Asthma and Allergies: Poor Air Quality and Human Health
Meeting Educational Standards across the Curriculum
One Day Workshop for Middle School Teachers
Time / TopicConnect teachers to the topic
20 min / UA COEP - “Reading Research Papers” A Pleasant Afternoon of Play or How Many Blueberries do I need to Eat?
Background Information
30 min / Power Point as an Introduction to Asthma and Allergies
Handouts - AA Resources - American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology Easy Reader Sheets - What is asthma? - What is allergic rhinitis?
20 min / Asthma Movie[Interactive Flash]
20 min /
UA COEP –“Asthma Quiz from the Asthma and the Air You Breathe” lesson of the Air Pollution and Asthma Learning Cycle
Curriculum Training – Teaching Reading in the Science Classroom
30 min / Improving Reading Skills in the Science ClassroomIssue One: Vocabulary
Issue Two: Detailed Concepts and Relationships
Issue Three: Multi-Step Processes and Cycles
Handouts - Improving Reading Skills in the Science Classroom (Glencoe)
- The Importance of High-Quality ReadingInstruction
30 min / AA Resources - Glencoe "Asthma: Stopping Attacks Before They Start“ Reading and Respond Activity
Curriculum Training - Asthma
45 min / UA COEP – “Ozone, Particulate Matter, and Carbon Monoxide – Oh My!” Students will observe the formation of ozone and the effects of ozone, particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10), and carbon monoxide on the lungs. Use both “A Recipe for Ozone” and “Lung Attack” flashes for this activity. [Interactive Flash]
45 min / Asthma Fact Files – “What is Asthma?” (Science L1: Grades 6-8) This lesson helps students to understand asthma as a chronic disease. Activities: 1) breathing through different size straws, 2) making mucus, 3) model lungs
45 min / Asthma Fact Files – “Healthy Buildings” (Science Lesson 2: Grades 6-7) This lesson examine links between asthma and indoor air pollution. Activities: 1) mapping asthma triggers (map of a room/ classroom) 2) monitoring mold (growing mold cultures on bread or potato)
45 min / UA COEP – “CO Buildup City” [Interactive Flash]
Students will use a computer simulation to explain the relationship between city size, temperature, and air quality. Activities: 1) Conduct a controlled experiment to see how different variables affect the amount of pollution or air quality. 2) Use protocol charts given to record data
Relate the New Knowledge
45 min / UA COEP – “Pollutant Posters” Students will apply their understanding of weather systems, air currents, and pollution to create an informational poster that will be presented in a mini science forum.
30 min / Discussion of Standards and Implementation of the lessons in the classroom as well as scheduling the COEP staff/students to come to assist the teachers when they implement the lessons
15 min / Evaluation and Networking