A truly hands-on and inquiry based learning activity bridges all the lessons in the series together. Beginning with a discussion on average global temperatures, young meteorologists use real-world data to analyze climate trends in order to predict future climate changes effected by greenhouse gasses. 

Concepts

climate change, climates, averages, temperature changes, greenhouse gases

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Project the instructions in the presentation on the board for class members to refer to as they complete the simulation
• Incorporate the vocabulary words into a word wall

Classroom Considerations

• The resource suggests familiarizing yourself with the GEEBIT simulation before implementing in the classroom
• Resource is the final lesson of five, and is part of a larger series of units on global climate change
• Learners should have experience in working with Excel

Pros

• Comes with a PowerPoint and spreadsheet to enter data for the activity
• The 15 page packet includes a detailed lesson and supporting materials to implement the activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.SP.A.3