The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (District) has an expansive public outreach program. Clean Air Classrooms is our education effort for K-12 students. The program includes an annual Clean Air Art/Calendar Contest in addition to classroom visits and presentations. Air Quality educational resources for teachers are available below. To request a class presentation or District participation in a school event, contact Brielle Jamros at BJamros@ysaqmd.org or (530) 757-3650.
2025 Clean Air Art Contest
Our Clean Air Art Contest is a fun and creative opportunity for young artists to showcase their talent while raising awareness about the importance of clean air in our community.
The 2025 contest ran from March 17 to May 16, and we were thrilled to receive more than 100 entries from talented students across the district. From these submissions, 12 finalists won the contest and will be featured in the 2026 Clean Air Calendar, and 12 students received honorable mentions for their outstanding work.
| Place | Student | Grade | School |
| 1st | Amara G. | 3rd | Patwin Elementary |
| 1st | Lucia M. | 3rd | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| 1st | Zack H. | 4th | Dixon Montessori Charter |
| 1st | Elizabeth C. | 7th | Francis Harper Junior High |
| 2nd | Elena R. | 2nd | Orchard Elementary |
| 2nd | Colette T. | 3rd | Cesar Chavez Elementary |
| 2nd | Yovanni V. | 5th | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| 2nd | Vom I. | 6th | Willett Elementary |
| 3rd | Cameron L. | 2nd | Korematsu Elementary |
| 3rd | Emery C. | 5th | Korematsu Elementary |
| 3rd | Elise H. | 3rd | Birch Lane Elementary |
| 3rd | Lilah C. | 6th | Willett Elementary |
| Place | Student | Grade | School |
| Honorable mention | Isaiah H. | K | Birch Lane |
| Honorable mention | Skylar K. | 1st | Waggoner Elementary |
| Honorable mention | Abraham C. | 1st | Willett Elementary |
| Honorable mention | Alex S. | 2nd | DSIS |
| Honorable mention | Alexa A. | 3rd | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| Honorable mention | Sergio Julian Jimenez Arellano | 3rd | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| Honorable mention | Nola M. | 4th | Patwin Elementary |
| Honorable mention | Clarissa U. | 5th | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| Honorable mention | Audrey H. | 5th | Birch Lane |
| Honorable mention | Nayeli A. | 5th | Shirley Rominger Intermediate |
| Honorable mention | Addie Lou Mclaughlin | 5th | Davis Waldorf |
| Honorable mention | Sophia B. | 6th | Spring Lake Elementary |
2024 Clean Air Art Contest
The 2024 Clean Air Art Contest took place between March 1 and April 5, 2024. The winners are listed below.
|
Place |
Student |
Grade |
School |
|
1st |
Kashf K. |
6 |
Springlake Elementary |
|
1st |
Elizabeth C. |
6 |
Pioneer Elementary |
|
1st |
Isabella M. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
1st |
Daniella Torres |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
2nd |
Hareem K. |
4 |
Springlake Elementary |
|
2nd |
Luis M. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
2nd |
Brayden P. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
2nd |
Meerub K. |
3 |
Springlike Elementary |
|
3rd |
Jaylah B. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
3rd |
Perla M. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
3rd |
Nathan D. T. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
|
3rd |
Yamilet A. |
5 |
Shirley Rominger |
Teacher Resources
Lesson Plans
The EEI has lesson plans, teaching units, and other resources that help blend the environment into the teaching of the traditional academic subjects of science, history, and English language arts. https://www.californiaeei.org/
US EPA, Environmental Education – https://www.epa.gov/education
US EPA, Learning and Teaching About the Environment – https://www.epa.gov/students
US EPA, Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Environmental Resources for Educators – https://www.epa.gov/students/lesson-plans-teacher-guides-and-online-environmental-resources-educators
Activities
California Climate Investments Children’s Activities
https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/childrens-materials
Earth Day Bingo
https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/files/communications-and-outreach/earth-day-materials/earth-day-bingo-cards-1_5_final-pdf.pdf?la=en
Earth Day Jeopardy
https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/files/communications-and-outreach/earth-day-materials/earth-day-jeopardy_2020-pdf.pdf?la=en
Inversion Layer Investigation Science Activity – Grades 6-12
Quest for Pollen: Explore the Hidden World of Air Pollution Particles – Grades 3-12
Videos
Online Video: “With Every Breath: Health Effects of Smog”
Online Video: “A Breath of Air: What Pollution is Doing to Our children”
