Hot Water and Warm Homes from Sunlight

Topics: Energy Sources and Conversions

Source: Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Project

Web Address: http://lhsgems.org/GEMS.html

Navigate to the product by selecting "Teacher's Guides and Handbooks" in the GEMS Publications and Products section. Search by topic and select "Physics".

Grade Levels: 6-8

Learning Strategies: On-Paper Experiment, Experiment, Simulate a Process, Analyze Articles, Stories, and Information about a Global Conference on Global Warming

Frameworks Connections: (Grades 6 - 8)

Science and Technology/Engineering

• Earth and Space Science

Heat Transfer in the Earth's System

• Life Science

  Changes in Ecosystems Over Time

• Physical Sciences

  Forms of Energy
  Heat Energy

Cost: $13.50  Information about ordering is available on the web site

Description: This GEMS product is recommended as an activity to be done before starting the GEMS Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect activity. The GEMS Kits can be ordered from the Carolina Biological Supply Company at www.carolina.com.

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