Amazing Insulating Atmosphere

In this Engineering Design Challenge, students will design a terrarium and then monitor the levels of water, gases, and temperature in the environment. The factor being changed will be the layers of plastic wrap covering the terrarium. Students will examine how the thickness of the atmosphere affects the health of the plants in the terrarium. Students will conduct research, work in teams, and then finally create a presentation to the class sharing their findings.

Resource ID#: 152965 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Probes for Data Collection, Sensors/Probeware

Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s)

Keywords: atmosphere, volume, data collection, greenhouse effect

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Problem-Solving Task

Resource Collection: Lake/Sumter MSP Secondary Science

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