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Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Greenhouse Gases [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan in which learners observe and contrast thermal properties of three major greenhouse gases. Using simple, readily available materials, students collect temperature change over time for dry air, water-saturated air, carbon...
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
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Unit Plan
King's Centre for Visualization in Science

Explaining Climate Change: Lesson 6: Greenhouse Gases: A Closer Look

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the sixth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It takes a look at the different important greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and some of the ways in which humanity is affecting the atmospheric...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE demonstrates the physical property of carbon dioxide that causes the greenhouse effect. Includes background reading and discussion questions. [2:26]
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Handout
Other

California Air Resources Board: The Greenhouse Effect and California [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article has a brief summary of the causes and possible consequences of the greenhouse effect and global warming. In particular, the effects of the potential climate change in California are highlighted.