The KU Car Care
program is a research project coordinated by the University
of Kansas to help Kansas Citians become more aware
of the effects of vehicle exhaust on our
air quality and
health. KU Car Care focuses on the steps
each of us can take to make Kansas City's air
cleaner for everyone in the metroplex, especially children,
older and active adults. The program seeks to improve
air quality by educating people about the importance of
clean ai,r and what they can do to improve air quality.
Using
remote sensing technology, the program measures the
pollutants in exhaust from cars. This involves shining
an infrared beam into an automobiles' exhaust stream as
they drive by and showing drivers the condition of their
vehicle's emission, at the moment of sampling, on a sign
located a hundred feet down the road.
Teachers:
Interested in other educational programs sponsored with PathFinder Science? A variety of educational programs
are emerging from the work of KU Car Care including Project Based Learning (PBL) units, student publication, and an
Air Fair in the Kansas City metro.
Latest news and updates:
- Staff may post comments here.
- System last updated 2/22/03.
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Classroom PBL |
- Lichens and SO2
Help us explore the environmental impacts of Sulfur Dioxide by studying the density and diversity of lichens.
- Keeping An Eye on Ozone
Check out your local Ground Level Ozone readings with Ecobadges and Milkweed plants.
- UVB and DNA
Help us investigate the link between the sun's harmful UVB rays and cell damage.
- Global Warming
Carbon Dioxide is considered to be the primary compound of the Green House Gases. Help us track the changes in these gases by counting the stomata of leafs.
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Student Research |
Students who conduct research related to KU Car Care or any atmospheric investigation are
welcome to publish their research in the new Student Research Annals. Every year,
select students who publish in the Annals will be featured in a print publication of research from PathFinder Science.
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