Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans – iSpy Treasure Hunt

Lesson Plans - iSpy Treasure Hunt

In this active living lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will explore what they see along their trip to and from school. Students will be introduced to various traffic and community signs they may see in their neighborhoods. As a class, students will work together to create a one-page

Lesson Plans – Idling Car Information Cards

Lesson Plans - Idling Car Information Cards

In this healthy living, and science focused lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will investigate the importance of turning off car engines and how idling may affect their health, learning abilities, and the environment. After discussing anti-idling as a class, students will create their own information cards that can

Lesson Plans – Pollution You Can See

In this healthy living and science lesson plan, grade 1 to 8 students will explore where and why air pollution accumulates. Students are introduced to air pollution and its sources. After working together to build air pollution catchers, students will get hands on practice collecting particulate matter from various areas

Literature

Literature

Interested in learning more about what research tells us about children’s health and air pollution, how travel contributes to air pollution and exposure, and the environmental benefits of active trave? Check out this scoping literature review was conducted by HEALab graduate Alina Medeiros. For more information about this review, please