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Global Warming Demonstration
This demonstration uses a water balloon to show how Earth's oceans are absorbing most of the heat being trapped on our warming world.
Grade Levels: 1-12
Duration: 30 minutes
Concepts/Skills: Global Warming, Heat absorption
Thermal properties of water, Scientific Modeling, Observe and compare, Use models, Draw conclusion, Communicate scientific ideas
Objectives: Demonstrate how Earth’s oceans absorb more heat than the atmosphere by using balloons to model the difference in heat absorption, and explain the ocean’s role in moderating global temperatures.
Teaching About Climate Change
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