Lesson 2
Explaining Human Damage
Explaining Human Damage
Warm-Up Activity: Science Journal (5-10 minutes)
"What are 3-5 things you or others do to damage the earth or the environment? Feel free to draw"
Share with your family members and friends what you did to damage the Earth
Greenhouse Effect Experiment (50-60 minutes)
Click on the Introduction button below to learn more about what Greenhouse Effect is
Next, click on Experiment 1 ASL video to see the experiment with water only. Use the Experiment 1 document below to record your observation
Then, click on Experiment 2 ASL video to see the experiment with water and ice cubes. Use the Experiment 2 document below to record your observation
Next, click on Experiment 3 ASL video to see the experiment for air vs. vinegar and baking soda. Use the Experiment 3 document below to record your observation
Finally, click on the Conclusion button and watch the ASL video
You can share what you have learned from this experiment with your family members and friends
Greenhouse
(Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)Greenhouse Effect
(Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)Sample experimental setup
(Credit: NASA)Experiment Question:
What happens to the air temperature and water when it is exposed to sunlight in closed vs. open environments?
Experiment Question:
What happens to the temperature and water level when it is exposed to sunlight in closed vs. open environments?
Experiment Question:
What happens to the air quality and temperature when it is exposed to sunlight with additional gas emissions in closed environments?
For teachers: Lesson Plan 2