Sculpture to measure particulate air pollution

Abstract

Make sculpture from laundry detergent bottles, found objects and salvaged construction materials. Particle air pollution collects on white fabric and plastic. This black soot-like discoloration can be compared to particle pollution quantities from USA EPA and other, international websites. K-12 curriculum derives from the sculpture itself and data collection of the particulate air pollution. Contemporary studies in education show that sculpture and visual arts used in teaching encourage reading, writing, and cognitive development.