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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate global warming through initial discussion of recent findings of an 11-day lengthening of the growing season caused by warmer temperatures. They research and propose solutions for restricting greenhouse gases. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine primary greenhouse gases that occur naturally and unnaturally, and observe a demonstration of how small particles of dust exist in the air we breathe. They discuss the major sources of air pollutants along the Wasatch Front. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the greenhouse effect and why it happens. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the relationship between greenhouse gases and global warming. Carbon dioxide is studied as a contributor to the problem. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read an article on how the NFL reduced greenhouse gases at a Super Bowl game. They calculate the production of gases at any sporting event in their community. They also make recommendations to reduce the impact on the environment during sporting events. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students define the term 'global climate change' and explore how it affects our lives. They research greenhouse gases and identify what events are causing an increase in the amount of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Students view videos, conduct experiments and participate in class discussion. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students complete research and solve problems that show the factors that determine the temperature of the earth's surface including the effect of greenhouse gases. They look at the relationships between solar energy, atmosphere, and how solar energy is reflected and absorbed. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students explore the greenhouse effect. They set up a simplified model of the earth and the greenhouse effect. Students compare temperatures inside a jar to temperatures outside the jar. Pupils collect information and create a line graph. They draw conclusions about how an envelope of greenhouse gases is affecting the earth. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students calculate the amount of greenhouse gases they produce in a given day. Using an equation, they determine the emissions for different sized vehicles and calculate the amount resulting from a family vacation. They create a class graph and a brochure to help solve this problem. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students define global warming and greenhouse effect. They discuss if they have ever been inside a greenhouse and describe the temperature difference between the outside of the greenhouse and the inside of the greenhouse. They then perform a controlled experiment, then record and analyze their data to discover the relationship between greenhouse gases and global warming through hands-on activities. Full Review »
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