Instructional Video

Greenhouse Effect

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Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's temperature would be approximately 30 degrees Celsius colder. Scientists know this to be the case based on the study of other planets and the way gases absorb radiation. Viewers connect the ideas through clear visual representations of the wavelengths.

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CCSS: Adaptable
NGSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils draw a diagram of the greenhouse effect in their science journals
  • Create a model greenhouse in class to observe the difference in plant growth in a greenhouse and out of one
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of earth's atmosphere, wavelengths, and greenhouse gases
Pros
  • Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
  • Highlights vocabulary throughout
Cons
  • None
Common Core
NGSS