Global Warming Demonstration

This demonstration uses a water balloon to show how Earth's oceans are absorbing most of the heat being trapped on our warming world.
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Grade Levels: 1-12

Duration: 30 minutes

Concepts/Skills: Global Warming, Heat absorption
Thermal properties of water, Scientific Modeling, Observe and compare, Use models, Draw conclusion, Communicate scientific ideas

Objectives: Demonstrate how Earth’s oceans absorb more heat than the atmosphere by using balloons to model the difference in heat absorption, and explain the ocean’s role in moderating global temperatures.