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Dark Skies: Volcanic Contribution to Climate Change

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Students examine how volcanic eruptions affect global climate. They listen to first-hand accounts of the effects of a large volcanic eruption and illustrate a landscape to show understanding. They experiment with the loss of light and create a graph.

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volcanic eruptions, volcanoes, temperature

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eruptions, temperature, volcanoes, science
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
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