Effects of Earth's Surface Features on Climate

In this lesson, students will investigate the ability of water to retain it's temperature, and explain how the proximity of an area to an ocean or lake will contribute to the climate of an area. Students will measure the temperature of three beakers; one empty, one with water, and one with sand to determine how quickly their temperatures will change over specific time period.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Climate, weather, properties of water, specific heat, oceans effect on climate
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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