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This Climate Zones lesson plan also includes:
- Educational Kit: The Climate Box
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The climate at the equator is hotter than the climate at the poles, but why? The lesson goes in depth, explaining how the angles of illumination relate to the heating rate at different latitudes and seasons. Scholars use a strong lamp, photovoltaic cells, and motors to experiment with the different incident angles of insolation on Earth.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Discuss the difference in seasons based on location and ask class members who have lived in other places what differences they have observed
Classroom Considerations
- If there are not enough photovoltaic cells, teachers can complete the experiment as a demonstration
- Test the setup before class to ensure the motor is the correct power to demonstrate the change in energy
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- Provides many full-color photos and diagrams supporting the content
- Includes answers to every question
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