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Lab 8: Finding Solutions with Technology

The lab activity described here was developed by Candace Dunlap of TERC for the EarthLabs project.

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Investigation Summary and Learning Objectives

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BRIEF SUMMARY HERE

After completing this investigation, students will be able to:

For more information about the TOPIC, read the section titled Background Information under Additional Resources below


Activity Overview

In Part A:. Students explore different types of technology that will reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. They begin by watching a video on a young middle school age students who develops a way to take CO2 out of the air for a science experiment. Next, using an interactive developed for a NOVAScienceNow program, by they investigate some pros and cons of carbon sequestration technology.

In Part B: Students take of the role of a climate technology blogger who, as part of an interview for a position with Wired magazine, is requested to identify a new and merging CO2 reduction technology are write a blog about the pros and cons.


Printable Materials

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Teaching Notes and Tips

In Part A:

In Part B:


Assessment

You can assess student understanding of topics addressed in this Investigation by grading their responses to the Stop and Think questions.

ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE DEVELOPED FOR THE PILOT VERSION


State and National Science Teaching Standards

TO BE PROVIDED LATER



Developer will correlate activity to standards listed at this site:

National Science Education Standards (SRI)

Additional Resources

Background Information


Content Extension


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