Air Quality Education Resources

Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
Find out all about a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.
Smogbusters Way to School
All you need to know about sustainable transport and how the school community can help clear the air.
Hands on Discovery Centre
Learn about electricity, and in particular, how hydro electricity is produced and what effect it has on our lives.
Bureau of Meteorology
- Experiments and Activities Designed for Students and Teachers

Classroom Antarctica
For information regarding air pollution refer to Unit 8 Environment.
Learn How to Make a Kite
Kites are a perfect teaching tool, offering lessons in art, science, mathematics, history, recreation, culture, geography and, well - fun!
National Pollutant Inventory
Find out about emissions to the environment in your local area and the whole country. Compare emissions from different sources, such as industry, domestic woodheaters, motor vehicles etc.
Victorian Environment Protection Authority
Find out how many earths are required if everyone lived your lifestyle.

Greenhouse Effect Resources

Australian Greenhouse Office
Community and household strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Cool Climate Kids' Club
A fun web site for kids.
Australian Greenhouse Calculator
Calculate your yearly greenhouse gas emissions.
Tree Carbon Calculator
Gain an idea of how much carbon dioxide your day-to-day activities are contributing to the atmosphere.
International Walk to School Month
International Walk to School month is October 2007.
Travel Smart
Travel smart is about reducing our reliance on cars and making smart choices about other forms of transport.
Ecological footprint
Determine your ecological footprint and measure your impact on our planet.

For further information, please contact:

Air Specialist

134 Macquarie Street
GPO Box 1751
Hobart TAS 7001

Phone: 03 6233 3373
Fax: 03 6233 3800