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Weather versus climate: Helping middle school students distinguish the differences during an after-school STEM career club.

Authors :
GUTIERREZ, KRISTIE S.
BLANCHARD, MARGARET R.
HOYLE, KYLIE S.
Source :
Science Scope; Nov2017, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p76-86, 11p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article describes activities engaging middle school students on climate change topics, as part of National Science Foundation, Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers grant-funded project. Topics include student's understanding of temperature, precipitation and humidity; use of probeware for measuring and analyzing weather parameters such as relative humidity, and wind speed; and a wildlife quiz game.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08872376
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Science Scope
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125936643