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Analysis:
1. Was this a well designed investigation? (i.e. Were all variables accounted for?)
2. How did your modeled results compare with what actually happened when the
bucket was placed in full sun?
3. Do you feel this is an accurate representation of the way scientists use models to
study climate? What factors were missing from your model?
Resources:
CLUE into Climate: KQED Education Network
http://science.unctv.org/content/sites/default/files/lesson-1e-climate-models.pdf
NOAA
http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/breakthroughs/climate_model/welcome.html
Teachers Domain: Climate Models
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ttv10.sci.ess.climatemodels/
Educational Global Climate Modeling
http://edgcm.columbia.edu/
