Breathe Easy: Understanding Air Pollution

Breathe Easy: Understanding Air Pollution

Exploring the invisible threat to our health and planet Year 6 Environmental Science

What Do You Think Air Pollution Is?

Take a moment to think about this question Share your ideas with a partner We'll explore the answer together

What is Air Pollution?

Harmful substances mixed into the air we breathe Can be tiny particles too small to see Includes gases, dust, smoke, and chemicals Makes the air unsafe for people, animals, and plants

Sources of Air Pollution

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Shocking Air Pollution Facts

How Air Pollution Affects Our Health

Makes it harder to breathe properly Can trigger asthma and coughing Affects our heart and blood Can make us feel tired or unwell Particularly harmful to children and elderly people

Pollution Detective Activity

Look around your local area Spot and record pollution sources Rate air quality on a scale of 1-5 Share findings with the class

Air Pollution and Our Planet

Contributes to climate change Harms plants and crops Pollutes rivers and oceans through acid rain Affects wildlife and their habitats Damages buildings and monuments over time

Every Action Counts

"Clean air measures have improved health for local people within weeks and months" - American Thoracic Society

How Can We Help?

Walk, cycle, or use public transport instead of cars Turn off lights and electronics when not needed Plant trees and care for green spaces Choose products with less packaging Tell others about air pollution Support clean energy like solar and wind power