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INFRARED OLD FAITHFUL

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Students view video clips and still images of Old Faithful and review the main questions and curiosities regarding Old Faithful. They break into groups and take on the roles of explorers and have come upon this interesting geothermal feature.

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making observations, steam, yellowstone national park

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observations, steam, yellowstone, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Research
Technology
Video

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