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Dive into the power of the sun with a two-part lesson. Budding scientists model the greenhouse effect in a hands-on activity, and then participate in a skit that explores the earth's energy balances and what really occurs in the greenhouse effect.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set up groups prior to learners entering the classroom
- Create a word wall with the vocabulary world list
Classroom Considerations
- The resource is the second lesson in a unit of five that is also included in a series of four units on climate change
- Requires two thermometers, two cans, water, and a plastic bag, per group
Pros
- The 28-page packet comes with background information for teachers, a detailed plan, a vocabulary list, two lab activities, accompanying lab worksheets, and answer keys
- Introduces the greenhouse effect by modeling before explaining how it is directly related to greenhouse gasses
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- None