AQIQ mentors in previous years have modified some of the lessons and experiments for their middle school students. These may be used in conjunction with or in place of the lesson plans available on the curriculum page (also available on Teach Engineering).
Lesson 1: Introduction to Air Quality
- Introduction to Air Quality (Powerpoint Slides)
- Supplemental Activity: Identifying Air Pollution Sources (PDF)
Lesson 2: Combustion
- This lesson is typically ommitted for middle schoolers.
Lesson 3: Designing an Experiment
- Brainstorming an Experiment (Powerpoint Slides)
- Study Design (Powerpoint Slides)
- Activity 3 Worksheet (Word)
Lesson 4: Data Analysis
Lesson 5: Communicating Your Results
- Supplemental Video: Guide to Posters & Presenting (YouTube)
- Activity 5 Worksheet (Word)
- Reflection Questions I (PDF)
- Reflection Questions II (Word)
Many thanks to our Alameda International & Lone Star teachers and middle school mentors (Tehya, Britta, Selena, Abhishek, Jacob, & Eric) for developing these resources!