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Science Buddies: Rooftop Gardens: Are They a Cool Idea? ActivityScience Buddies: Rooftop Gardens: Are They a Cool Idea? Activity
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Science Buddies
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3rd - 8th
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Science Buddies: Rooftop Gardens: Are They a Cool Idea?

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Around the world, rooftops are being transformed into living green expanses. Besides beauty, rooftop gardens have a number of advantages, including growing food and taking carbon dioxide out of the air while releasing breathable oxygen. Try this science fair project to find out if rooftop gardens can keep your house cooler and lower your energy bill

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Concepts

cooling, energy conservation

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conserve energy, environmental engineering project, green roof, living roof, lower energy bill, rooftop garden, science fair project idea, science buddies

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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