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This Heating and Cooling of the Earth's Surface lesson plan also includes:
- Data Sheets
- Graph Paper
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Scholars collect data from heating sand and water before forming testable hypotheses about why sand heats up faster. Afterward, they develop and run experiments to test their hypotheses.
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Instructional Ideas
- Because there are several possible objectives, lead a discussion prior to the experiment outlining the intended outcome
Classroom Considerations
- Requires several materials to test
- Assumes class members are familiar with graphing with a scatter plot
Pros
- Includes teacher background information
- Provides data sheets and graph paper
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- None