Students need a basic understanding of Earth’s energy budget, basically understanding that the amount of energy coming into our atmosphere must equal the amount of energy exiting our atmosphere. Make sure students utilize their science notebook when communicating about the topic, making observations, and brainstorming.
Prerequisite Knowledge HS-4
Have students take the Pre-Quiz. This will allow you to see the knowledge your students have prior to watching episode 4.
Vocabulary HS-4
albedo, anomaly, climate, climate change, correlation, energy budget, emissions, evidence, flux, greenhouse gases, impact, qualitative data, quantitative data, total all-sky net flux, trend line
Materials HS-4
For this lesson, students will need their science notebooks and one-to-one or paired use of a computer with Internet access. Please provide students with the following materials: Visual: Earth’s Energy Budget; Maps: ISCCP Satellite – Monthly Snow/Ice Amount and Monthly Snow/Ice Amount – Change Over Time data sheet; Assignment: Scientific Article Summary.
Resources and Links HS-3
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