This classroom activity has students think about and debate two models of the greenhouse effect: small temperature increase and large temperature increase. Information is provided about the two models and each team is assigned one side of the argument. Students are given time to gather information from outside resources to support their arguments. After discussing the issues, the challenges the scientists face as they try to determine the process by which Venus loses heat is reviewed. After the debate, the influences, assumptions, and interpretations of data that affected students opinions is also reviewed.
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