The atmosphere is made of - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

78% Nitrogen Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Diatomic Nitrogen 78% Nitrogen (N2 Gas) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Diatomic Nitrogen Inert 78% Nitrogen (N2 Gas) Diatomic Nitrogen Inert Non-reactive Strong Triple Bond Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21% Oxygen Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21% Oxygen (O2 gas) Diatomic Oxygen Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Diatomic Oxygen More reactive 21% Oxygen (O2 gas) Diatomic Oxygen More reactive (Double Bond) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why is the sky blue? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why is the sky blue? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why is the sky blue? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because Nitrogen gas N2 and Oxygen Gas O2 are almost the same size (small). This scatters the blue light. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because Nitrogen gas N2 and Oxygen Gas O2 are almost the same size (small). This scatters the blue light. white light Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because Nitrogen gas N2 and Oxygen Gas O2 are almost the same size (small). This scatters the blue light. white light Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because… Nitrogen and Oxygen are small atoms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because… Nitrogen and Oxygen are small atoms. Red light (long wavelength) from the sun passes by Nitrogen and Oxygen without hitting them. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The sky is blue because… Nitrogen and Oxygen are small atoms. Red light (long wavelength) from the sun passes by Nitrogen and Oxygen without hitting them. Blue light (shorter wavelength) hits Nitrogen and Oxygen and is scattered. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Shorter wave-lengths longer wave-lengths Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Shorter wave-lengths longer wave-lengths Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Shorter wave-lengths longer wave-lengths Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Shorter wave-lengths longer wave-lengths Learn more why the sky is blue at… http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/sky_blue.html Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which letter represents the blue light that we see, and which represents the red light? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

B A Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! B represents the smaller wave length of light scattering off of N2 and O2. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why then, are sunsets red, yellow, and orange? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Why then, are sunsets red, yellow, and orange? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! The sun is not directly overhead and passes across the atmosphere. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer! The sun is not directly overhead and passes across the atmosphere. This scatters the longer reds, oranges, and yellows at sunset and sunrise. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% Argon .7% Carbon Dioxide .2% Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon Carbon Dioxide .2% Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

All other gases 1% *Argon *Carbon Dioxide Neon Helium Methane Krypton Hydrogen Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What are these? When all are identified we can move on. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What are these? When all are identified we can move on. N2 Nitrogen Gas Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas CO2 Carbon Dioxide What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas CO2 Carbon Dioxide Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon CH4 Methane Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon CH4 Methane Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Helium Xenon CH4 Methane Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Helium Xenon CH4 Methane Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Xenon What are these? When all are identified we can move on. O2 Oxygen N2 Nitrogen Gas Argon CO2 Carbon Dioxide Neon Krypton Helium Xenon Hydrogen CH4 Methane Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Composition of the atmosphere. Learn more at… http://ossfoundation

New Area of Focus: Air Quality and Pollution Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Air Pollution can be… - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Global: Ex. Global Warming, Ozone Hole Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Global: Ex. Global Warming, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Global: Ex. Global Warming, Ozone Hole Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Regional Ex. Acid Rain Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Map showing greatest acid rain concentrations in the U.S.

Local Ex. Smog, Urban heat Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Homework Question! - Please describe a few types of air pollution and their sources. You will not be able to copy each one, so just get the names and maybe a bit of info. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Natural Sources of pollution Forest Decay CO2 Volcanoes – SO4 Nitrogen Decay NO4 Methane Decay CH4 Note – Natural Sources more than double human sources Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sulfur oxides especially sulfur dioxide are emitted from burning of coal and oil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Burning Coal (to create electricity) also emits CO2 (Carbon Dioxide a greenhouse gas) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Which is which? CO 2 CO Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Which is which? CO 2 CO Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

C C Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion C Which is which? Carbon CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide C Carbon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

O C C O O Which is which? CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide are emitted from combustion O C O Which is which? Oxygen Carbon Oxygen CO Carbon Dioxide 2 CO Carbon Monoxide C O Oxygen Carbon Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Smog mask

Nitrogen oxides especially nitrogen dioxide are emitted from high temperature combustion. AKA - Smog Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Nitrogen oxides especially nitrogen dioxide are emitted from high temperature combustion. AKA - Smog Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Nitrogen oxides especially nitrogen dioxide are emitted from high temperature combustion. AKA - Smog Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Nitrogen oxides especially nitrogen dioxide are emitted from high temperature combustion. AKA - Smog Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Smog over Beijing Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Smog over Beijing Air Pollution. Learn more at… http://www.epa.gov/air/urbanair/ Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Asthma: A condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus.

Asthma: A condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Reading link / learn more about asthma and air pollution at.. http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/fasthma.asp

Asthma: A condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Reading link / learn more about asthma and air pollution at.. http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/fasthma.asp Reading link / learn more about asthma and air pollution at.. http://www.nrdc.org/health/effects/fasthma.asp

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, non-irritating but very poisonous gas. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, non-irritating but very poisonous gas. It is a product by incomplete combustion of fuel such as natural gas, coal or wood. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, non-irritating but very poisonous gas. It is a product by incomplete combustion of fuel such as natural gas, coal or wood. Vehicular exhaust is a major source of carbon monoxide. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, Do not… - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Run a car in a closed garage. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Burn charcoal indoors or in a tent. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Run a generator inside. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Burn anything without ventilation. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

including three children. Entire family died including three children.

including three children. Entire family died including three children. Ran generator inside during power outage.

including three children. Entire family died including three children. Ran generator inside during power outage. Carbon monoxide is deadly.

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarm. Cost about 15 dollars. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video Link. (Optional) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmgIqVwytwA Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), such as hydrocarbon fuel vapors and solvents. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

No open burning laws in some states allow people to burn waste with high levels of VOC’s Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Burning household waste releases VOC’s Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Ammonia (NH3) emitted from agricultural processes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Odors, such as from garbage, sewage, and industrial processes Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Particulates. Trillions of tiny particles Dust, smoke, pollen, salt, chemicals, etc. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water has a neutral pH, and therefore dissolves solutions or compounds of any pH. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Acid Rain is caused by Nitrogen and Sulfur dioxides Acid Rain is caused by Nitrogen and Sulfur dioxides. aka – Air pollution. SO2 NOx NO3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Acid Rain. In a few slides you will need to create a card and then place it on the board in a logical manner. The diagram should represent how Acid Rain forms, travels, falls, and damages ecosystems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! Acid Rain. Draw one of the following on a note card depending on the number assigned by teacher 1 Car D 2 Phytoplankton O 3 Fish Q 4 Pond N 5 Forest Fire E 6 Factory C 7 Condensation G 8 Wind I 9 Rain Cloud J 10 Precipitation K 11 Insects R 12 Volcano B 13 Dead Fish F 14 Sensitive Mtn .Plants M 15 Dead Pine tree L 16 Coal underground A 17 Dead Insects P 18 Cloud 19 Zooplankton (small aquatic insects) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

How does acid rain impact the ecosystem? Activity! Acid Rain. Draw one of the following on a note card depending on the number assigned by teacher 1 Car 2 Phytoplankton O 3 Fish Q 4 Pond N 5 Forest Fire E 6 Factory C 7 Condensation G 8 Wind I 9 Rain Cloud J 10 Precipitation K 11 Insects R 12 Volcano B 13 Dead Fish F 14 Sensitive Mtn .Plants M 15 Dead Pine tree L 16 Coal underground A 17 Dead Insects P 18 Cloud 19 Zooplankton (small aquatic insects) On the next slide you will watch a video. Shortly after you will then place your note card with some tape one at a time and try to create how air pollution becomes acid rain. How does acid rain impact the ecosystem? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video Link! Acid Rain Pay attention to where you might place your card during the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE6Y0iEuXMQ

Answers

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Fish Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton Fish

Rain Precipitation ………… Coal Condensation Wind Dead Fish Phytoplankton …………. Dead Fish Aquatic Insects Zooplankton Coal Phytoplankton

Acid rain: Any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic Acid rain: Any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic. Usually around a pH of 5 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Question: If you swim in a pond that is affected by acid rain will you look like this?

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

Answer: No. The change in pH (Acidity) will be small Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain.

The result… A lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead. Answer: No! The change in pH (Acidity) will be small. This will have a large impact on the micro-organisms which then moves up the food chain. The result… A lake that looks beautiful but is biologically dead.

Cleopatra’s Needle in Egypt. (Dry) Misnamed: They are ancient Egyptian obelisks and not connected to Cleopatra. Three were removed from Egypt and brought to London, Paris and New York. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Central Park Present

Central Park Present

Central Park Present

Brought to New York City Water + Chemical Pollution = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Brought to New York City Water + Chemical Pollution = Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity / Video – View Video and Conduct Activity (Optional) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5qRnbhtako Directions are on video. Draw a before and after along with a quick procedure. Materials, glass, chalk, vinegar, paper clip. (Optional) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Radioactive pollutants produced by nuclear explosions, war explosives, and natural processes such as the radioactive decay of radon. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Radioactive pollutants produced by nuclear explosions, war explosives, and natural processes such as the radioactive decay of radon. Note, gases below are water vapor, Nuclear plant would to have a meltdown to release radioactive pollutants. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Radioactive Fallout: Chernobly Disaster Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant in Japan after Earthquake and Tsunami.

The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant in Japan after Earthquake and Tsunami.

Note – Don’t freak out. Meltdown would be very rare Note – Don’t freak out! Meltdown would be very rare. But knowing evacuation routes and the dangers of nuclear fallout from a radioactive cloud is important. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Fireworks contain toxic metals, such as lead, cadmium and copper. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Poll! Town members donating several thousand dollars for fireworks celebration on July 4th which pollutes local area for the reason of celebration. _____ No celebratory fireworks, but having local band play patriotic tunes while historians talk about The American Revolution. ______ Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Particulate matter (PM), measured as smoke and dust. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Particulate matter (PM), measured as smoke and dust. PM 10 is the fraction of suspended particles 10 micrometers in diameter and smaller that will enter the nasal cavity. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Particulate matter (PM), measured as smoke and dust. PM 10 is the fraction of suspended particles 10 micrometers in diameter and smaller that will enter the nasal cavity. PM 2.5 has a maximum particle size of 2.5 µm and will enter the bronchies and lungs. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! – Particulate matter in our building Science Room Teachers Room Gym Closet Cafeteria Custodial Room Outside Office Control Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please observe the simulated data of Particulate Matter (PM) from a building. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please rate each area on a 1-5 Scale of PM 1 – Same as control 2 – Low PM 3 – Medium PM 4 – High PM 5 – Very High PM Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control 1 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control 2 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control 3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Office Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Teachers Room Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Custodial Room Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Outside Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Science Room Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Cafeteria Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Control Gym Closet Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

N = 1 Is not enough data to accurately say anything. Let’s improve our procedures and collect more data. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

GYM CLOSET Hold your breath when getting a ball N = 1 Is not enough data to accurately say anything. Let’s improve our procedures and collect more data. GYM CLOSET Hold your breath when getting a ball Time for some dusting? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please write a short paragraph / evaluation of the schools air quality Some considerations in statement Was the level of PM high or low? What places should we test again? Do the results surprise you? Why do you think the results are what they are? Can we base anything on such a small number of samples? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Neat link to see some particles and air pollution. http://www.chemistryland.com/CHM107Lab/Exp01_AirFilter/NewLab/Exp1Air.html

Clean Air Act (1970) created federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary (industrial) sources and mobile sources. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Clean Air Act (1970) created federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary (industrial) sources and mobile sources. Applause! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy