Air Quality Education Module

AG Module Series

Join us for our webinar on December 4th at 4pm PST where the AirGuardian team will provide an in-depth presentation on the videos and resources in the modules, followed by a Q&A! All interested educators, youth coordinators, and others are welcome.

December 4th at 4pm PST

Grades:

Middle School (6-8)

High School (9-12)

Environmental Topics:

Air Quality, Air Pollution, Environmental Justice,

Particle Pollution, and Air Quality Sensor Technology

Includes:

  • Education Video Modules, Step-by-Step DIY Videos for LEGO Build
  • Air Quality Activities and Worksheets
  • Detailed Educator Guides 
 
All completely free!
 
Standards
CA/NGSS, ESS

Description

The Background Knowledge modules provide an introduction to air quality, environmental justice, particle pollution, and air sensors, preparing students for the LEGO Air Quality Sensor module, where they build a sensor to understand how particulate pollution is measured. This educational tool models real-world air quality technology and emphasizes the importance of monitoring air to promote healthier communities.

Acknowledgement

This project is adapted from a teaching tool developed by AIRU at the University of Utah, with support from the National Science Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.

Educator Guide

Background Knowledge

Background Knowledge

For the Background Knowledge module, we offer a detailed educator guide and educational videos on air quality, environmental justice, particle pollution, and air sensors. The Educator Guide includes links to all videos, slide decks, and additional student activities and handouts with tips on implementation and instruction.

Videos

Air Quality and Air Pollution 
Air Quality and Environmental Justice
Particle Pollution
Air Sensors

LEGO
Air Quality
Sensor
module

LEGO Air Quality Sensor Build​

For the LEGO Air Quality Sensor module, we offer a detailed user manual and instructional videos. The User Manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions, while the Build Videos offer visual guidance and additional tips for a successful build.

Preparing Your Materials (soldering videos)

  • Soldering And Safety Video
    • Detector
    • LED
    • Neopixel
    • Fan

Build Videos

  • Video 1: Introduction and Overview
  • Video 2: Light Path
  • Video 3: Wiring
  • Video 4: Programming with Arduino IDE
  • Video 5: Finalize Sensor and Troubleshooting

These resources are designed to enhance your learning experience and help you effectively use the LEGO air quality sensor in educational settings.

Want to learn more about our free-to-use Air Quality and LEGO Build modules and how you can implement them with your own students and youth? 

Join us for our webinar on December 4th at 4pm PST where the AirGuardian team will provide an in-depth presentation on the videos and resources in the modules, followed by a Q&A! All interested educators, youth coordinators, and others are welcome.