Grades 6-8

Middle school students begin to look closely at climate science and changing climate through hands-on, critical thinking activities. Activities explore the basics of carbon molecules, the behaviors of carbon dioxide, greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect, the carbon cycle, land and sea ice, and energy consumption as it relates to carbon dioxide. The kit includes a combination Teacher/Student Guide and all the materials necessary to conduct the activities. 

The Teacher/Student guide is also available in PDF format as a FREE download.

Also available as an e-publication.

Options:
- Understanding Climate Science free PDF download
- Understanding Climate Science Kit w/ 1 Teacher/Student Guide $250.00
- One Teacher/Student Guide $6.00

Materials in Understanding Climate Science Kit:
1 Molecular Models kit
10 600 mL beakers
5 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks
5 #7 One-hole rubber stoppers
5-8 foot Roll of vinyl tubing
10 Digital thermometers
2 Decks of playing cards
1 Pair of tongs
1 Set of perfect cube ice cube trays
30 Alka Seltzer® tablets

Additional climate science resources available here.

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