Air Pollution
 
 

Here's the deal:  Jack lives in a city called Chicago.  This city is a large urban area, with lots of people, buildings and schools.  Jack would like to help his mom out by cutting the grass, but the weatherman stated that today was an "ozone action day."
    What does that mean?  Using this web site as your guide, browse the sites listed below to learn about the ozone and air pollution.  Then, decide what you think Jack should do.

Need some help getting started?  Use the questions listed on the accompanying study guide to help you in your quest.


 
Background Information:
 
 Find out about tips for Ozone Action Day
 The Environmental Protection Agency's site for ozone information
 How  many Fast Facts can you discover about the Ozone?
 See a list of Air pollution resource/web sites
 Review the American Lung Association's page on air pollution
 Find out how your health is effected by air pollution
 Visit different state environmental departments
 How can you help out on an Ozone Action Day?
 See a definition of an Ozone Action Day
 Learn how some Midwest states participate in Ozone Action Days

Wrapping things up: Have you solved Jack's problem?  Based on the information that you have obtained about an Ozone Action Day, should Jack help his mom out and mow the lawn today?
 

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