Greenhouse Effect Game

Overview

This game is designed to let kids run and play while also learning about science. It demonstrates the greenhouse effect of carbon dioxide on the Earth through active participation

Activity Type:

Lesson

Target Grade Level:

K-5

Estimated Duration:

30 minutes

Topics:

Caribbean, Climate 101

Possible Connections to NGSS

Performance Expectations

K-PS3-1: Make observations to determine the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

2-PS1-4: Construct an argument with evidence that some changes caused by heating or cooling can be reversed and some cannot.

3-ESS2-2: Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world.

4-PS3-2: Make observations to provide evidence that energy can be transferred from place to place by sound, light, heat, and electric currents.

4-ESS3-1: Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.

5-ESS3-1: Combine and obtain information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environment.