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MI Green School Guide: project catalog
Radon education and action
One in every four Michigan homes is expected to have radon levels that exceed the recommended federal action level. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking. You can't see, smell or taste radon. The only way to know if you have elevated radon levels is to test. Teaching school community members about radon will help them make healthy decisions at home. Schools should also consider testing buildings to mitigate community exposure to radon.
Project category:
Miscellaneous
This project impacts:
Academics and engagement
Grounds and infrastructure
Health and wellbeing
Cost scale:
$0 - free resources and recycled materials
Resources
For educators
- The Clean Air Super Heroes Defeat Radon – Activity book (United States Environmental Protection Agency)
- Radon activity book (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)
For school leaders
- Michigan Indoor Radon Program (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)
- Radon in Schools (American Lung Association)