Curated OER
Carbon Dioxide: The Heat is On
Students examine the greenhouse gases affecting the atmosphere. In groups, they participate in activities in which they examine the effects of heat on the atmosphere and phytoplankton. They research how the phytoplankton differ in warm...
Curated OER
Selling Our Insulated Long Undies
Students review the information they have gathered in previous lessons on temperature. In groups, they must decide on which material they tested is the best one for long underwear. They develop a cost and determine a company to sell...
Curated OER
The Coldest Continent
Students use the internet to conduct research on the continent of Antarctica. As a class, they review the continent's climate and the reasons behind the cold temperatures. After reading an article, they draw a picture of what they...
Curated OER
Hot Off the Grill
Students read an article about humans getting sick from eating improperly cooked meat. In groups, they cook a hamburger patty and when they believe it is done, they check the temperature with thermometers. They record their temperatures...
Curated OER
Optional Laboratory: Comparing Soil Temperatures In Sun and Shade
Students work together to test the temperatures of different soils in shade and sun. They make their own hypothesis before beginning the experiment. They record their data and discuss as a class.
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Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Food Safety
A comprehensive food safety site including information on food poisoning, food safety tips, a food safety quiz and a site for educating children on food safety.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Fun in the Sun & Shade
Compare temperatures of soil and water in and out of the sun.
University of Florida
Chemistry 2041 Lecture Notes: Ideal Gases
The ideal gas law is presented and explained. The derivation of other gas laws is performed. Gas behavior is explained in terms of gas laws. Excellent graphics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: British Isles Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains British Isle questions indicating that student has prior knowledge of British geography, rainfall, temperatures and population. It is intended as an Activote exercise.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Hot and Cold Water Experiment
Demonstrate the relationship between water temperature and density using two clear plastic soda bottles.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Daredevil Ball Jump Ii Experiment
Make alterations in the variables of the original ZOOM Daredevil Ball Jump activity by heating or cooling the balls in the experiment. Predict how the balls' bounces will be affected by hot and cold, test the predictions and record the...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Effects of Climate Change Today
Learn some effects of climate change that are being caused by warmer temperatures. Links to related material.