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👾 Python

Coding Activity Facilitator Guide​

Schedule​

  • Lecture (up to 1 hour);
  • Python activity + Discussion (up to 2 hours);
  • Python notebook.

Introductory Lecture​

Please utilize the accompanying Introductory Lecture Slides for this activity.

Python Activity Instructions​

During the Workshop Introduction:​

  • Ensure students have access to the notebook and relevant data files.

During the Workshop​

When the students run code block #13, which creates the first .html map, let them know that the .html file can be saved to their desktop.

  • They will need to download the file onto their computers and then double click to open it in their web browser and interact with it.
  • Please ensure they know which location they are saving the .html file to (eg, Desktop or Downloads folder).

Discussion prompts​

  • What do you think the biggest issues surrounding pollution hotspots in The Bronx are, versus where you are?
  • Have you, your friends, family, or coworkers been affected by air pollution? What do you hope can be done about it?
  • Share what you learned about different methods of environmental sensing.