Energy and air quality

Students will evaluate design solutions related
to air quality in Utah's valleys.


Summary

Strand/Standard ESS 4.3 Evaluate design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and
mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios on large and small scales. Define the problem, identify criteria
and constraints, analyze available data on proposed solutions, and determine an optimal solution. Emphasize
the conservation, recycling, and reuse of resources where possible and minimizing impact where it is not
possible. Examples of large-scale solutions could include developing best practices for agricultural soil use or
mining and production of conventional, unconventional, or renewable energy resources. Examples of small-
scale solutions could include mulching lawn clippings or adding biomass to gardens. (ESS3.A, ETS1.A,
ETS1.B, ETS1.C)


Lesson Performance Expectations


Students will evaluate design solutions related to air quality in Utah's valleys.