Local contact at Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath Education Centre
Hampstead Heath Staff Yard
Highgate Road
LONDON
NW5 1QR
Tel. 020-7482 7073
hampstead.heath
@corpoflondon.gov.uk

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Why do pollution levels vary on Hampstead Heath?

Summary of the investigation

In this investigation, pupils use simple equipment to take rapid measurements of particulate pollution along a belt transect to assess the extent to which vehicle emissions are dispersed with distance from the main road. The pupils sample the trees for particulates using sticky tape. Random sampling techniques are used in the laboratory for analysis. Sound sensors may also be used along the transect to collect supporting / alternative data. Pupils could use the data collected to explain the economic effect upon local residents living in different locations around the Heath, from increased air pollution emissions. Secondary data may also be considered.

Full support is given for pre-visit work at school, data collection in the field and post-visit work at school to put the fieldwork in to a wider context. Extensive teacher guidance, with PowerPoint presentations, a full sample risk assessment and detailed plan of a possible lesson sequence, are also available to download.

Need more information on techniques? Read about measuring air pollution.

Resources for download

You can EITHER download all the teacher resources as a single pdf document and all the student resources as a single pdf document OR download individual resources as editable text documents