Greenhouse Effect Classroom Demonstration Kit for environmental science is a fast and easy way to demonstrate the principles of the greenhouse effect. Serves as a great launch pad for further research.
What is the greenhouse effect? How did it get this name? Set up model mini-greenhouses and demonstrate the principles of the greenhouse effect for your students. In less than one class period, the measured temperature differences in the mini-greenhouses will be dramatic and reflect the exact trend that the greenhouse effect is having on the planet Earth. The results from this demonstration will serve as a launch pad for further research and stimulate lively discussion about the significance of the world data being collected. The mini-greenhouse bottles, stopper and reflecting flags are provided in the demonstration kit and can be reused many times. Teacher Demonstration Notes included.
Concepts: Absorption, reflection, greenhouse effect. Time Required: 30 minutes Note: Three thermometers and a 200-watt light source are required but not included.
Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Science & Engineering Practices
Developing and using models Analyzing and interpreting data
Disciplinary Core Ideas
MS-ESS3.D: Global Climate Change MS-ESS2.D: Weather and Climate HS-ESS2.D: Weather and Climate HS-ESS3.D: Global Climate Change
Crosscutting Concepts
Cause and effect Systems and system models Energy and matter Stability and change
Performance Expectations
MS-ESS2-4. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity.