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What does a beautiful sunset have to do with the atmosphere? An inquiry-based lesson has learners make observations about the visibility and color of the sky during different time periods. They then relate their observations to atmospheric aerosols.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Repeat the observations during different seasons and compare results
- Partner with schools in different areas, rural, urban, and suburban, to compare observations
Classroom Considerations
- Activity ideally spans several days and different time periods throughout the day
Pros
- Modifications help meet different grade level objectives
- Includes a student handout to record observations and reflect on the data
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- None