Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution – Bell Ringer
Summary
This warm-up is part of the full Indoor Air Pollution lesson plan.
Use this indoor air pollution bell ringer set to start the lesson with quick writing and low-prep discussion. These prompts build curiosity and help you surface misconceptions before students watch the video or analyze data.
What it covers
- Identifying indoor air pollution sources at home and school
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air pollution
- Introducing cooking smoke and fuel choices as a major indoor source
- Connecting air pollution to health impacts
How to use it
- Pick one prompt for a 3 to 5-minute warm-up
- Use as a discussion bridge before the video quiz activity
- Reuse as a quick check after the lab or data activity
Teacher tip
- Have students share one example, then record class responses as a running list of indoor sources to revisit later.
What are some examples of indoor air pollution? What are their effects on health?
How does indoor air pollution differ from outdoor air pollution? Give an example of each.
Give two reasons why people in some countries might rely more heavily on indoor cooking fuels, like burning wood, that cause indoor air pollution.
