Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution – Bell Ringer
Summary
Three discussion questions ask students to identify sources of indoor air pollution, compare it to outdoor air pollution, and examine why cooking fuels drive higher exposure in some parts of the world. Bell ringers work for a middle school or high school science class opening a unit on air quality or environmental health.
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.
