Resources: Educators
The Basics
- Protect your students from poor air quality
Follow the Department of Health and Human Services' Recess Guidance to keep your students safe when the outdoor air quality is poor.
- Teach about environmental health
Utilize Utah-specific lesson plans on topics such as energy and geology. These resources are grade-specific and meet Utah curriculum standards.
- Connect with other educators
Explore courses, workshops, and opportunities to connect with other educators interested in environmental education.
Additional Resources
Protecting Children at School from Environmental Hazards
Resources to start the EPA's Air Quality Flag Program at your school.
DWQ Lead Free Learning Initiative
The Utah Division of Drinking Water offers funds to help schools test for lead in their drinking water and resources to fix potential issues.
Resources developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency to ensure healthy indoor air quality in schools.
Lesson Plans
AirNow Lesson Plans for Teachers
AirNow provides air quality curriculum resources, environmental education for teachers, and resources, activities, and materials.
Video content for students produced by USU. Explains current environmental conditions in Utah.
Talking to Kids About Environmental Change
Use the Utah Natural History Museum's guidebook and visuals to help explain to your children the changes we are seeing in our environment.
Why is Coco Orange? and Why is Coco Red?
EPA picture books to help children understand air quality and their health.
Use this slide deck to teach your students about radon and get them involved with the Department of Environmental Quality's Radon Poster Contest.
Professional Development
Air Ambassadors High School Program
The UCAIR Air Ambassadors Program is an exciting program open to Utah high schoolers designed to empower young environmental leaders. There are also various opportunities for educators to get involved.
Conferences, resources, and networks to learn about and stay connected in the sustainability space.
