Goals

Collect air samples

Know the difference between particulate matter and gas contaminantes in the air

Build their own sampling device

Run a sample and analyze what they get

Do long term data collection and analysis

Do record keeping

Objectives

Objective #1

To collect enough particulate matter air samples to determine a normal amount

Objective #2

To compare the sample amounts with data from the state of California's Air Quality Board

Objective #3

To become familiar with long term data collection and analysis procedures

Objective #4

To be able to write up and publish the results of this study for their area

Objective #5

To be able to compare their results with those of other students participating in the same study using the Internet