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Learners explore the active layer above permafrost and investigate various factors on the insulation value of the active layer.  For this energy transfer lesson, students conduct and experiment to determine the effects of snow cover, vegetation, and/or soil moisture on the insulation value of permafrost. 

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conductivity, insulation, permafrost

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active layer, conduction, insulation, permafrost, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2008

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