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This warm weather activity introduces learners to the impact trees have on blocking the sun's heat and reducing temperature on the Earth's surface. Learners set containers with water in a sunny place and a shady place, then check and record comparative water temperatures at intervals of 1 hour, 2 hours, and more than 4 hours. Learners also observe and note differences in the degree of water evaporation from the containers. This activity can be used in lessons on solar power or the water cycle.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 2 to 4 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 4 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Two containers, both the same size and shape
- Water
- Measuring cup
- thermometer
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Processes
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
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Diversity of Life
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
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States of Matter
- Liquids
- Changes of Phase
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2007