8th Grade Science Guide

8.4 Natural Resources 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

● I can explain the

● Students read an article, answer questions, and write a summary about the content.

● CSD Climate Change Curriculum page 4

difference between fact and opinion. ● I can write a summary from an article.

Activity: Greenhouse Gas Lab

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can analyze and interpret graphs to identify patterns and

● The purpose of this lab is to measure the effect of carbon dioxide on air temperature, and relate the fndings to the greenhouse effect in our atmosphere.

● CSD Climate Change Curriculum page 20 ● 2 Vernier Temperature Probes ● 2 Vernier CO 2 Probes ● 2 Vernier BioChamber 250 ● 2 Labquests ● Rubber Stopper ● Baking Soda ● Vinegar ● Heat Lamp/Sunlight

factors that affect regional climates.

Activity: Carbon’s Role

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can link carbon cycle dynamics to the

● Students watch a video and take notes on how carbon plays a role in climate change. ● Students will explore a

● CSD Climate Change Curriculum page 19 ● Computers for simulation that introduces carbon cycle ● Introduction to carbon cycle computer simulation

greenhouse effect and to climate change.

web game that identifes sources of carbon and the changes it goes through as it travels the carbon cycle.

Activity: Looking at Factors that Change Climate

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can link carbon cycle dynamics to the

● Students will use

● How volcanoes impact climate article ● Volcanoes can effect climate article

resources to explore factors that cause climate change. Using these

greenhouse effect and to climate change.