Environmental Education Resources Directory

Air

Curriculum materials

• Our Blanket of Air
  Virginia's Explore Park
  Six pages of hands-on activities for elementary school students teach an understanding of life's dependence upon air. Handling charge of $2; contact VEP.

• Acid Rain Reader
  The Acid Rain Foundation
  Provides a general overview and glossary on acid rain. Can be used independently or in conjunction with interdisciplinary curriculum. For grades four through eight. Single copies available for $2.50 each, plus $3.50 shipping. Classroom set of 25 copies is $45.95, plus $6 shipping. Other materials are available; contact TARF for an order form.

• Acid Rain
  Great Explorations in Math and Science
  A collection of eight activities for grades six through 10 that combines scientific inquiry and critical thinking as students learn about acids, how pH changes after a rainstorm, conduct experiments, and present a play about the effects on aquatic life. Cost is $11, plus $1.50 shipping. Quantity discounts available. Units on the greenhouse effect and solar energy are also available. Call GEMS for order form.

• Air Power
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A classroom guide for eighth through 12th grades with lesson plans on indoor and outdoor air pollution developed by ALA of Tennessee in support of Clean Air Month (May). $25; contact ALAV.

• Project A.I.R.E.
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  Project AIRE is an environmental and health K-12 curriculum program developed by EPA that is intended to be taught with ALAV and EPA staff as guest speakers in elementary, middle and high school classes. Free. Contact EPA regional office at (919) 541-5552.

Newsletters/magazines

• Moving People
  Moving People of Northern Virginia
  This bimonthly newsletter features information on the Washington regional effort to meet the federal clean air standards. Contact MPNV; an annual subscription costs $5.

Slide shows/films

• Let's Clear the Air
  National Wildlife Federation
  This 15-minute filmstrip for elementary and middle school students explains what causes air pollution and describes what is being done to control it. It also explains the problem of acid rain. Available from NWF for $5. Also available as a slide set.

• Your Health and Air Pollution
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A 25-minute slide show depicting major outdoor air pollutants and related health effects. By request to groups in central Virginia. Contact ALAV.

• Indoor Air Quality
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A 25-minute slide show on indoor air pollutants and related health effects. By request to groups in central Virginia. Contact ALAV.

Posters

• Natural Gas and the Environment
  Commonwealth Gas
  This poster, suitable for middle and high school students, shows ways in which natural gas is used and how it benefits air quality. Free -- one per classroom. Contact a local CG office in Richmond, Petersburg, South Hill, Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Covington, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Culpeper or Warrenton.

Publications

• Air quality publications
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A variety of pamphlets with facts on various topics: air pollution and exercise, health, indoor air pollution in the office, and air pollution in your home. Free or inexpensive. Contact your local ALA office or call (800) LUNG-USA.

• Indoor Air Pollution: An Introduction for Health Professionals
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A booklet for health professionals designed to help diagnose client's signs and symptons that could be related to indoor air quality. Call (800) 438-4318.

Outreach programs/speakers

• Speakers bureau
  Commonwealth Gas
  Staff from CG, a natural gas utility, are available to speak to groups on energy and air quality. Contact a local CG office in Richmond, Petersburg, South Hill, Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Covington, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Culpeper or Warrenton.

Videos

• The Road to Clean Air
  Commonwealth Gas
  This 10-minute video, suitable for general public and middle and high school students, shows ways in which natural gas is used and how it benefits air quality. Free rental. Contact a local CG office in Richmond, Petersburg, South Hill, Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Covington, Manassas, Fredericksburg, Culpeper or Warrenton.

• Charlie Brown Clears the Air
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A seven-minute video on outdoor air pollution for youth, K-3. Available by rental. Contact your local ALA office or call (800) LUNG-USA.

• Jeff Meets the Intruders
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A 22-minute video for fourth- though seventh-graders on indoor air pollution. Available by rental to central Virginia groups. Contact ALAV.

• Home Air Care
  American Lung Association of Virginia
  A video for adults featuring Dean Johnson, of the PBS program "Home Time," that points out different sources of air pollution, the adverse health effects and ways to prevent pollution. Available by rental. Contact your local ALA office or call (800) LUNG-USA.

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Updated 10/7/98