WHY CLEAN AIR MATTERS
classroom campaign for Atlanta-area schools to help students understand the importance of clean air—and how they can help protect it!
Georgia’s Clean Air Force (GCAF) is proud to introduce "Why Clean Air Matters," a new classroom-ready campaign designed to help school students (grades 3 - 12) learn about the importance of clean air and how we can all contribute to its protection.
This fun and informative initiative gives teachers in the Atlanta area easy-to-use resources to spark conversations about air pollution, vehicle emissions testing, and the simple, everyday actions that support a healthier environment. Whether it's playing outside, breathing freely, or enjoying a clear, blue sky, children are profoundly impacted by the quality of the air around them.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
🎥 Short Classroom Video
A high-level video that introduces the basics of air pollution, explains how emissions testing helps reduce it, and shares simple steps kids and their families can take to protect our air.
📄 Printable Teacher Handout
Designed for classroom engagement, this activity guide encourages students to reflect on what clean air means to them through conversation, drawing, and critical thinking.
🎨 Elementary School Drawing Contest
Students are invited to submit drawings that illustrate what clean air looks like to them — whether that’s a blue sky, playing outside, or enjoying nature.
Entry deadline: October 24, 2025
By submitting an entry, the student’s first and last name may be used by Georgia’s Clean Air Force in connection with the contest, including but not limited to display on the program website, social media platforms, and promotional materials.
One will be selected by public voting on Georgia’s Clean Air Force’s website and social media channels. The winner will be notified and publicly announced by November 14.
Grand Prize Includes:
A school visit and ice cream party hosted by Georgia’s Clean Air Force 🍦
A certificate and a $100 gift card to the store of the winner’s choice 🛍️
Their artwork featured in GCAF’s 2026 advertising campaign and on GCAF’s social media 📣
📢 Promotional Tools
Want to help spread the word about “Why Clean Air Matters” to fellow educators, administrators, or community organizations? Use the resources below to promote the campaign in your school or network:
📝 Intro Flyer – A printable intro of the campaign to share with staff, parents, or district contacts.
📱 Social Media Graphics – Ready-to-post images sized for Instagram, Facebook, and X to encourage participation and awareness.
🌐 Web Banner – A digital graphic you can place on your school or organization’s website to link to WhyCleanAirMatters.com.
These tools are designed to make it easy for you to advocate for clean air education across Georgia.
DRAWING CONTEST SUBMISSION FORM 👇
“We hope that our local teachers and educational institutions will take advantage of this campaign and its offerings. And we wish the best of luck to all the students submitting their artwork! ”
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Contact
If you need more information, please get in touch with us at info@cleanairforce.com.