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Greenhouse Effect Basics
| Title | Greenhouse Effect Basics |
| Description | A guided inquiry lab to introduce the basic science behind the greenhouse effect. I have found that a fairly strong 9th grade class can complete this lab relatively independently and can intelligently communicate their acquired knowledge in a concluding paragraph. |
| Subject | Earth Science |
| Level | High School, Middle School |
| Type | Lab |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | greenhouse |
| Simulation(s) | The Greenhouse Effect |
| Author(s) | David Moutoux |
| Contact Email | dmoutoux@jeffco.k12.co.us |
| School / Organization | Jefferson County School District, Bear Creek High School |
| Date submitted | 4/3/14 |
| Date updated | 4/3/14 |
Comments
dmccook@mps-edu.org: This simulation activity is straightforward and clearly connects the concept of the greenhouse effect with the "science" behind it. Great visualizations of the accumulated effect of the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Trish
7/19/14
I plan to use David's inquiry this coming year. I've just completed an answer key and find it to be a useful activity without being tedious. It will replace one of my lecture and notes classes on the greenhouse effect. The "Experiment with other period . . ." offers extensions for students finishing early and for honors students. Very nice lesson!
Barbara Christian
7/21/14
