London Fact 4 is a short video teaching resource that shares one clear idea: air pollution affects children more than adults. The reason is simple. For their body size, children spend more time playing outside, so they breathe in more of the air around them.
The video is part of the London series and connects to the idea of Sustainable Cities and Communities. It gives children a first, gentle way to understand that the air in a busy city matters to their health, and that the places where they run, play and explore should be clean and safe for everyone. It suits ages 3-7 and works well for older children up to 11 too.
If you are a parent or teacher, you could watch it together and then ask: Where do you like to play outside? What can we see, hear or smell on our way to school? What could make the air in our town or city cleaner? Children might draw a picture of their favourite outdoor place and add ideas for keeping the air fresh, such as walking, cycling, sharing journeys or planting more trees.
It is a useful starting point for lessons on cities, health and caring for the planet, and for conversations about how small choices can help everyone breathe more easily.
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