This simple yet effective activity covers the curriculum topics of art and design, maths data capture and analysis and science and can be used as part of an eco-schools project. Air pollution is an important and current issue affecting many of us living in the U.K. and by engaging in this experiment it allows for a wider discussion on why we need clean air.
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