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Sunlight, Infrared, CO2, and the Ground InteractiveSunlight, Infrared, CO2, and the Ground Interactive
Publisher
Concord Consortium
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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Sunlight, Infrared, CO2, and the Ground

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How bright are your classes? An interactive lesson has scholars explore how light interacts with carbon dioxide in the air and the surface of the earth. They watch a temperature scale as light interacts with the environment.

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Concepts

infrared light, carbon dioxide, sunlight, temperature

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the simulation to model the effect of infrared light on the temperature of molecules
  • Allow the simulation to run for a class period and observe the effect on temperature after an extended period of time

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of infrared light

Pros

  • Allows individuals to explore at their own pace
  • Combines different aspects of infrared light

Cons

  • None

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