2021-02-03 City Council Item No. 7 Public Comment - Ibarra REGULAR MEETING - Additional Meeting MaterialsFrom:Nydia Ibarra
To:Nydia Ibarra
Cc:Monika Kim; Cristina Lopez
Subject:Public Comment-South Coast A.Q.M.D
Date:Friday, January 29, 2021 4:47:52 PM
Attachments:wham-flyer.pdf
wham-brochure-2020-v2.pdf
2021 Faith Based Event Save the Date (003).pdf
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Dear City Clerk,
If possible, I would like to kindly request to submit the following information as a public comment on
the next available agenda.
Sincerely,
Nydia Ibarra
Please join the South Coast Air Quality Management District for a virtual
event "A Clean Air Conversation with Community Faith Leaders – Clean Air
is a Matter of Life and Breath" on Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 9:30 am
to 10:30 am. We welcome leaders of all faiths to join us for an open
discussion on the impacts of air pollution in our communities. Come to learn,
discuss and share your thoughts on improving air quality. For more
information and/or to register, please contact communityleaders@aqmd.gov or
call (909) 396-2114.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD)
also has an exciting opportunity for middle and high schools in Riverside
County. South Coast AQMD’s air quality education program, the Why
Healthy Air Matters (WHAM) program, is currently being offered at no
cost to eligible middle and high schools within the South Coast AQMD’s
jurisdiction. The WHAM Program utilizes Kids Making Sense®, a
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based educational
curriculum that teaches students about air quality issues. Students have the
opportunity to conduct hands-on experiments, including measuring air
quality with hand-held sensors. The program accommodates distance
learning. Virtual options include guest speakers (via videoconference),
video lectures, and PowerPoints for each unit. WHAM will also be
available for teachers in summer school. Spaces are limited. For more
information, please visit www.aqmd.gov/WHAM or contact Monika Kim
Public Comment
at mkim@aqmd.gov.
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Middle & High School
Air Quality Education
Program*
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S O U T H C O A S T A I R Q U A L I T Y M A N A G E M E N T D I S T R I C T
Fully Funded
Free curriculum offered to qualified middle and high
schools within the South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction
(all of Orange County, and parts of Los Angeles,
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties).
Hands-on Experiments
Students can measure air quality and interpret
data of pollution in your community.
Accommodates Distance Learning
Virtual options include guest speakers,
PowerPoints, pre-recorded video lectures & more!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
For more information visit aqmd.gov/WHAM or contact
Monika Kim at mkim@aqmd.gov, 909-396-2342.
South Coast Air Quality
Management District
Middle School and High School
Education Program
South Coast Air Quality
Management District
www.aqmd.gov
1-800-CUT-SMOG
Stay connected with us
@SouthCoastAQMD
For more information
about the program or to refer
a school for potential participation,
please contact:
Monika Kim
Phone: (909) 396-2342
Email: mkim@aqmd.gov
Curriculum Roadmap
1. Our Air and
Pollution
(50-100min.)
5. Measuring Particles
(50min.)
3. Particle Sources
(50min. or more)
7. Interpret Your Data
(50min.)
2. Particle Pollution
(50-100min.)
6. Field
Measurements
(100min. or more)
4. Health Effects of
Particles
(50-100min.)
8. Be Part of the
Solution
(50min. or more)
Kids Making
Sense® Kit
What is South Coast Air Quality Management District’s
WHAM Program?
South Coast AQMD’s middle school
and high school education program,
Why Healthy Air Matters (WHAM),
is an exciting Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM)-based
education program that teaches students
about air quality. The program utilizes
Sonoma Technology, Inc.’s Kids Making
Sense® curriculum, developed by air
quality scientists and educators and
thoroughly tested by teachers and
students around the world.
AirBeam2 Air Monitor, AirCasting App
Curriculum
Workbook
The Kids Making Sense® curriculum is
aligned with the California State Core Science
Curriculum for middle school and high school.
The curriculum unites STEM education and
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
with hands-on experiential learning and
introduces Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs)
through experiments that reinforce Science
and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and
Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs).
Each participating school will receive a Kids
Making Sense® kit, which includes AirBeam2
portable air quality monitors, paired smartphones,
a teacher’s guide, student workbooks and all
supplies and materials needed to successfully
complete each experiment in the workbook.
The WHAM program offers features and support
to provide teachers with maximum flexibility and
learning tools to accommodate their class and
student needs. If circumstances allow, we offer
in-person guest speakers to visit all participating classrooms.
Additionally, we offer the following flexible options to aid in
the successful implementation of the program:
• South Coast AQMD guest speaker via ZOOM;
• PowerPoint presentations for each unit;
• Pre-recorded video lectures; and,
• Air quality-related videos.
South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction encompasses Orange County
and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San
Bernardino counties, and is home to more than 17 million people—
the second most populated urban area in the United States. This
region suffers from some of the poorest air quality in the nation
and does not meet federal standards for both ozone
(smog) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
This program will increase awareness of air quality issues within
environmental justice communities in South Coast AQMD’s
jurisdiction. It utilizes a community-focused approach, designed
to teach youth about the science of air quality, public policy and
technology-based solutions.
Why is the WHAM Program important?
What will each participating school receive?
Does the program fit in with state standards?
A Clean Air Conversation
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Virtual
Clean Air is a Matter of Life and Breath
We welcome leaders of all faiths to join us for a virtual discussion on the impacts of air pollution in
our communities. Come to learn, discuss and share your thoughts on improving air quality.
Save the Date
February 18, 2021 • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
For more information or to RSVP, please contact communityleaders@aqmd.gov or via phone at (909) 396-2114.
Community Faith Leaders
with