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The Greenhouse Effect Experiment

Provided by: NJ Agriculture in the Classroom
Activity - Classroom Grades 3-5

Synopsis

  • This experiment uses sunlight, jars, and thermometers to demonstrate the greenhouse effect.
  • Using the jar to represent the atmosphere, students will learn how our atmosphere traps heat and discuss how more greenhouse gases will trap more heat.




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Subjects: Science
Authors: NJ Agriculture in the Classroom
Region: Global, New Jersey
Languages: English

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