Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals Environmental Education Outreach Program IAQ Building Assessments

Northern Arizona University The Mountain Campus Flagstaff, AZ

Presentation EEOP Mission and Goals IAQ Building Assessment Resources Goals of IAQ Building Assessment Description of the Assessment Process

Mission Statement “ The vision and mission of the EEOP staff is to foster life-changing learning experiences in the application of science, mathematics, technology and engineering to local issues that empower American Indian students of all ages to become self-determinate citizens of their sovereign tribal nation.”

Primary Goals –Recruitment and retention of tribal students in science, environmental, engineering, and health careers. –Effective science literacy programs in tribal schools –Tribal Environmental Professionals doing effective environmental education and outreach –Better learning environment in all tribal schools (Indoor Air Quality)

Resources for Developing IAQ Building Assessment Process Tools For Schools Program, USEPA Hydroville Program, Oregon State University IAQ Measurement Guidelines –Developed with assistance from Rich Prill, Washington State University

Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Kit

The Hydroville IAQ Curriculum Project Project Description The Hydroville Curriculum Project was developed to improve high school students' academic performance and stimulate interest in problem- solving, environmental health science, decision making, teamwork and social responsibility.

Goals of IAQ Building Assessment Help school staff take basic steps to improve IAQ Help students and teachers investigate and improve their IAQ Help students and teachers advocate for change Learn “scientific process” Improve academic learning (proper ventilation) Increase awareness of local environment

IAQ Building Assessment The EEOP staff will provide instruction on IAQ issues. Community sessions Green cleaning Classroom instruction Asthma awareness

Community meeting (Chevak, Alaska)

Americorp member, Charlene Tuluk Green cleaning demonstration with tenth graders at Chevak High School

Students at Bethel High School

Eek High School Asthmatics are affected by poor indoor air quality Simulating an asthma attack

IAQ Building Assessment The EEOP staff will help students conduct the Building Assessment. Investigate cleaning supplies Carpet Testing Particle Testing Microscope work

Students learning and doing

Outreach to Schools

Chevak School gymnasium Particulate counter Walk-off mats are important for keeping the school clean

Chevak School Particulates vacuumed off a walk-off mat

Chevak Headstart School Importance of entrance design

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Mansel A. Nelson, Senior Program Coordinator Matthew Zierenberg, Program Coordinator Environmental Education Outreach Program (EEOP) Northern Arizona University (NAU) Voice FAX PO Box 5768, Flagstaff, AZ 86011