Good Air Fuels Learning

Kids can make the difference.

Students build air quality / weather stations that protect the school community, enhance learning and collect data for project & trend analysis.

"I never learnt so much in so little time on a project -- Mia, BFIS"

"Teachers now know when to ventilate classrooms -- Martin, IGTF"

Project News

2025 STEM Summer! The first units were designed and built!
PIONEERS! 1st unit to be installed at BFIS Barcelona!
Open Source Code All designs and guides available on GitHub
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About schoolAIR

Transform students into tech innovators through immersive projects that teach programming, IoT, data science, and environmental monitoring

Mia and Marina working on air quality station

Technical Mastery Through Practice

Students learn Python programming, circuit design, API development, and database management while building real environmental monitoring systems.

Students collaborating on environmental monitoring

Community Health

Monitor air quality and weather conditions to protect student and community health with real-time environmental data.

The project team with their monitoring station

Global Network

Join a worldwide network of schools contributing to environmental research and climate change understanding.

Students deploying the monitoring station outside

Next-Gen Tech Skills

Master IoT development, cloud computing, sensor integration, and data visualization - the same technologies driving the modern tech industry.

Technical Learning Journey

Master industry-standard technologies while building real-world environmental solutions

🌡️ Weather Station

ENV IV Unit: Measures temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure with high precision for comprehensive weather monitoring.

🌫️ Air Quality Monitor

PM2.5 Sensor: Detects and quantifies PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 particulate matter for critical air pollution assessment.

📡 IoT Development Skills

Learn IoT Programming: Master MicroPython, REST APIs, WiFi protocols, and real-time data transmission using industry-standard M5Stack hardware.

☁️ Database & API Skills

Learn Backend Development: Work with PostgreSQL databases, Node-RED API development, and secure cloud data architecture - core tech industry skills.

📊 Data Science Skills

Learn Data Analysis: Create interactive dashboards, perform statistical analysis, and identify environmental patterns using professional visualization tools.

🎓 Curriculum Integration

STEM Learning: Comprehensive guides for integrating the project into science, math, technology, and social studies curricula.

Components & Materials

Everything included in your schoolAIR kit for under €85

Component Description Cost
PM2.5 Air Quality Sensor DFROBOT Gravity sensor for PM1, PM2.5, PM10 detection €37.91
M5Stack CoreS3 Microcontroller with Wi-Fi, display, and Grove connectors €38.90
ENV IV Unit Temperature, humidity, and air pressure sensor €5.65
Weatherproof Enclosure Protective housing with DIN rail mounting Included
Radiation Shield Protection for accurate temperature readings Included
Cables & Connectors Grove cables and weatherproof connectors Included

Educational Impact

Real numbers from schools using schoolAIR worldwide

10+
Schools Participating
150
Students Engaged
2M+
Data Points Collected
8
Countries Involved

Curriculum Integration Areas

🔬 Science Education

Meteorology, environmental science, physics, and chemistry through hands-on experimentation and real data analysis.

📊 Mathematics

Data analysis, statistics, graphing, and pattern recognition using real environmental datasets.

💻 Technology

Electronics, programming with MicroPython, IoT concepts, and system architecture design.

🌍 Social Studies

Local environmental issues, global climate change, and the intersection of technology and society.

Get Involved

Multiple ways to participate in the schoolAIR project

Request Complete Kit

Get everything you need: sensors, microcontroller, enclosure, and comprehensive setup guides.

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Download Plans Only

Access detailed assembly instructions, software code, and educational materials to build your own.

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School Partnership

Create a dedicated school page, share updates, and access global environmental data for research.

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