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Global Warming Mini-Unit

Global Warming Mini-Unit. By Kristen Cacciatore ESCI (ECOS 597) November 15, 2003. Goals. Introduce global warming and climate change Improve graphing, computer, and statistical analysis skills Reinforce the distinction between data and resulting inferences and predictions

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Global Warming Mini-Unit

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  1. Global Warming Mini-Unit By Kristen Cacciatore ESCI (ECOS 597) November 15, 2003

  2. Goals • Introduce global warming and climate change • Improve graphing, computer, and statistical analysis skills • Reinforce the distinction between data and resulting inferences and predictions • Develop context for our studies in the field at Mother Brook

  3. Overview • DAY 1 – Introduction of global warming via interactive animation on EPA’s Global Warming for Kids website • DAY 2 – Statistical analysis of BHO weather data and discussion • DAY 3 – Graphing of atmospheric CO2 levels • DAY 4 – Presentation of graphs and summary discussion

  4. Today’s Presentation • Viewing of the EPA Website animation at http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/animations.html • Discussion of BHO temperature data from 1891-1910 and 1981-2001 • Presentation of atmospheric CO2 data • Feedback and questions from you

  5. BHO temperature data Students will: • Each analyze the mean, median, and range for one month’s mean temperature for either 1891-1910 or 1981-2001. • Then compare their results with the same month for the other time period • Answer questions and draw inferences from the comparison • The mean change for all months is 2.1 F

  6. Atmospheric CO2 data graphing Students will: • Graph CO2 data from 1870 to 2000 by hand • Extrapolate future CO2 levels from their graph • Input and graph data on Excel • Present graphs and predictions to the class

  7. Assessment • Online quiz at EPA site • Accuracy of data analysis • Homework questions on BHO data analysis and conclusions • Graph presentation assessed by rubric

  8. Bibliography • American Chemical Society. Chemistry in the Community. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt, 1988. • Blue Hill Weather Observatory. Mean temperature data 1891-1910 and 1981-2001. Obtained November 14, 2003 via email transmission of .txt file. • “Global Warming Processes”. Online animation. EPA Global Warming For Kids Website. November 3, 2003. http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/animations.html • Massachusetts Department of Education. Science & Technology Curriculum Frameworks. Malden, MA, 2003

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