Greenhouse Effect

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Submission Information
Authors	David Moutoux
Contact Email	dmoutoux@jeffco.k12.co.us
School / Organization	Jefferson County School District, Bear Creek High School
Submitted	08/04/07
Updated	10/10/29
Contribution Description
Title	Greenhouse Effect
Simulations	The Greenhouse Effect
Keywords	Greenhouse, Carbon
Description	Used to introduce climate change to 9th grade earth science students. Originally designed as a guided inquiry activity; however, the computers in the school lab were inadequate to run the sim. Ran the lab as a demonstration. Students were engaged and asked thoughtful questions in a class where this not the norm.
Level	High School
Type	Demonstration, Homework, Concept Questions
Subject	Earth Science
Duration	60 minutes
Answers Included	No
Language	English

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