Lab 8: Finding Solutions with Technology
The lab activity described here was developed by Candace Dunlap of TERC for the EarthLabs project.
Investigation Summary and Learning Objectives
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
To download one of the PDF or Word files below, right-click (control-click on a Mac) the link and choose "Save File As" or "Save Link As."- Doc _______
- Stop and Think Questions (File 38724 'Lab 8 Part A and B'
- [file _____ 'Suggested Answers'] to Stop and Think Questions
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)



