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Modeling Climate Change (student handout continued)
22. Refill bucket half full with ice.
23. Leave bucket in full sun for 30 minutes.
24. Drain any water that has melted into a beaker.
25. Record the amount of melted water in the data table.
26. Compare the actual data with data from model.
27. Graph data.
*Students will examine the following resource while waiting for lab to run:
NOAA—The First Climate Model
Data:
Description of "climate" Air Temperature (˚C) Time Amount of water drained (mL)
Ice in the classroom 1/2 hour
Ice in the shade 1/2 hour
Ice in indirect or partial sun
(outside)
1/2 hour
Ice in full sun
(outside)
1/2 hour
Mini Climate Model for Full Sun Bucket:
*Be sure to include your data, both actual and predicted.
