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Climate Change Toolkit: Infrared Energy

Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution |Published on: June 7, 2022
Worksheets Grades 6-8

Synopsis

  • In this brief experiment, students will learn about infrared energy, the electromagnetic spectrum, and test different materials for their capacity to transmit or block infrared energy. 
  • Students can begin to develop an understanding of material choices in engineering and design projects and connect it to the electromagnetic spectrum, heat energy, and insulation.
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Subjects: Physics, Engineering
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
Region: Global
Languages: English

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Paleontological Research Institution
Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a national leader in Earth systems science education. They strive to help make sense of the present and potential future climate change, while also increasing understanding of global change in Earth’s past. Their programs focus on systems thinking, understanding scale and learning in your own backyard.