Compare heating and cooling rates of different land forms. A lab activity has groups collect data on the rate of heating and cooling of soil, grass, saltwater, fresh water, and sand. An analysis of the rates shows how the different land forms handle heat.

Concepts

cooling, heat, rates, water, soil

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to research environmental implications of heating and cooling rates
• Add reflection questions to the data collection sheet

Classroom Considerations

• Lab requires several materials and time for set up 

Pros

• Provides detailed instructions on how to set up the lab and activity procedures
• Includes a handout for data collection

Cons

• None