BEST AQI
Breathing Easier: Supporting Teen Air Quality Investigations
Educator Informational Webinar
FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS - LEARN ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BE TRAINED TO IMPLEMENT BEST AQI IN YOUR CLASSROOM
Wednesday, October 28
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Zoom
A collaboration with the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian
Join the MetroWest STEM Education Network to learn more about the BEST AQI - Breathing Easier: Supporting Teen Air Quality Investigations Program and Toolkit developed by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. Learn more about how you can be trained to implement BEST AQI in your classroom!
MORE ABOUT BEST AQI
Why It Matters
BEST AQI connects science learning to real-world challenges that matter to teens:
Makes learning personally relevant and community centered
Engages students in authentic scientific research
Builds confidence and identity as contributors to science
Empowers youth to take informed action in their communities
Explore real data with TEMPO LAB
Participants use the interactive data tool to explore hourly air pollution data from the Smithsonian & NASA’s TEMPO Mission. Students can investigate air quality, analyze pollutants like NO₂ and ozone, and explore local patterns across their community using authentic scientific data.
Empowering Youth to Investigate & Improve the Air We Breathe
BEST AQI provides young people across the US with unique access to the instruments, data, and analysis tools that empower them to not only pursue personally relevant air quality investigations, but to advocate for cleaner air in their communities.
Youth Participants in BEST AQI:
Investigate Air Quality - Conduct hands-on investigations using real-world datasets, including satellite data explored through TEMPO Lab.
Analyze Local Impacts - Explore how air quality affects their communities and daily lives.
Communicate & Take Action - Share findings and take action to promote healthier environments.
*All student projects are youth-driven and culminate in meaningful community action.