Monday, April 23, 2012

Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect

Given a fifth grade science lesson on global warming and the greenhouse effect the student will....

· distinguish between natural and man-made greenhouse gases.

· discuss ways in which individuals can help slow the rate of global warming.

· explain the difference between global warming and the greenhouse effect.

· define six key vocabulary words with 100% accuracy.

Test Questions
Objective: Distinguish between natural and man-made greenhouse gases.
Test Question #1: Place an N next to natural greenhouse gases and an M next to man-made greenhouse gases.


_____Burning of fossil fuels
_____Cutting down CO2 rich forests
_____Methane released into the air by termites
_____Volcanoes spewing CO2 into the air
_____Bacteria in oceans producing nitrous oxide
_____Methane released from landfills
_____Burning of gasoline to drive cars and trucks
_____Natural gas production releasing methane
_____Livestock chewing and releasing CO2
_____Animal manure releasing nitrous oxide



Objective: Discuss ways in which individuals can help slow the rate of global warming.

Test Question #2: Think about how human activities affect global warming. Write a one-page letter to a friend that lists at least five ways in which they can help slow the rate of global warming. Be sure to provide details about how your suggestions will effectively help slow the rate of global warming. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar will be counted toward you grade.



Objective: Explain the difference between global warming and the greenhouse effect.
Test Question #3: Identify the cause-and effect relationship that the greenhouse effect and global warming share. Your response should include a description of the greenhouse effect and how certain factors can lead to global warming.

Objective: Define six key vocabulary words with 100% accuracy.
Test Question #4: Match the following vocabulary words in column A to their definitions in column B.




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