Curated OER
The Greenhouse Effect
Pupils complete a group experiment which simulates the greenhouse effect as well as compare the climate on Earth to the climate on Venus following a class discussion on the greenhouse effect.
Curated OER
Global Warming--Points of view
High schoolers are introduced to global warming through analysis of political/editorial cartoons dealing with the subject. They discuss the cartoon and what the feel it means and then discuss the mechanics of and the concerns about...
Curated OER
One-Way Valves
Students explore how the heart pumps blood through its valves. They observe fluid moving through a one-way valve and build a model of a valve. in addition, they explore biotechnology design.
Curated OER
Air Quality
Students determine potential sources of major air pollutants, explain how acid rain is generated and how it affects the environment, discuss global warming, and explore protective role of ozone and cause of ozone layer thinning. Lessons...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Co2 in Car Exhaust
Learners will investigate the carbon dioxide content in different types of cars.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Idle Effects
Students will collect data on how much time they and their families spend idling their cars and the cost.