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School Children In Doncaster Learn About Air Quality
January 2008
Care4Air and Doncaster Council are working together to educate primary school children about the importance of air quality.
The scheme, which sees Air Quality Officers from Doncaster going into schools to teach children about several important features involved in improving air pollution levels including; testing air quality; the law regarding air quality; how pollution affects our health; and what we can do to improve pollution levels.
The scheme is designed to be relevant for each year group taking part and there are different activity sheets and presentation for every year between Year 1 and Year 6. The Air Quality Officers organise an activity sheet to work alongside a PowerPoint presentation for the visits into schools, and follow-up work to continue the learning. Further information about the scheme can be found at www.doncaster.gov.uk/airq/index.asp, the website also includes quizzes, interactive games, and more information about air quality.
Councillor Stuart Exelby, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood, Environment and Housing (Central), said: “Everyone can play a part in helping to improve air quality. The scheme is valuable in raising awareness of air quality issues and the impact it can have on people’s health. I’m sure school pupils will find the scheme informative and enjoyable.”
Mark Daly, Care4Air Coordinator, said: “We are delighted to be involved in this scheme. It is so important that people understand the importance of air quality and what they can do to help improve it, and in my opinion you’re never too young to start! We piloted the scheme last autumn and received very positive feedback, so we look forward to making it a permanent addition to the curriculum in Doncaster’s primary schools.”
It is hoped that the scheme will run July this year, just before schools break up for the summer holiday, and again in December.
For more information visit www.doncaster.gov.uk/airq/index.asp, or follow the links from the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council website. To get your school involved in the project contact Lisa Croft or Sarah Gwilliam on 01302 737 579.