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Solar Structures
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In this activity, learners explore how the power of the sun can be harnessed to heat and cool a building.
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Composting
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In this environmental science activity, learners research what is essential for plant life and the necessary components of soil to support plants.
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My Angle on Cooling: Effects of Distance and Inclination
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In this activity, learners discover that one way to cool an object in the presence of a heat source is to increase the distance from it or change the angle at which it is faced.
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Make a Terrarium
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.
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House Warming
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how passive solar design increases energy efficiency.
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How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
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Learners observe two model atmospheres -- one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.