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Modeling Hot and Cold Planets Lesson PlanModeling Hot and Cold Planets Lesson Plan
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Modeling Hot and Cold Planets

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Learners, in teams, design and construct models of two planets, one hot and the other cold, using a variety of materials. They attempt to create the models out of substances that will actually show the greatest temperature differences by either reflecting or absorbing heat from a light source.

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absorption, planets, temperature

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absorption, Experiment, planets, reflection, temperature, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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