NOTES TO THE TEACHER

This is an inquiry-based activity that can be as open-ended as you like.  It is very flexible, in that it allows for adaptations.  You may want to vary:

• the control setup
• assessment rubric resources
• running time for variables

The following lessons should precede this activity:

• teaching the scientific method and experimental design
• using the CBL
• graphing data

The following web sites may be helpful in planning for this activity.

• Global Warming
• EPA: Global Warming

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