| "GLOBAL WARMING" Climate Weather Science Kit Description:
GLOBAL WARMING: The steady increase in Earth's air and ocean temperatures since the mid-20th century.
One of the most discussed and studied topics in the scientific community today is now available for kids to explore!
With GLOBAL WARMING experiment kit, you will use 23 hands-on experiments to learn about the Earth's climate and the issue of global warming.
Since Earth's formation, its climate has been constantly changing. Periods of warmer climate have alternated with ice ages. These changes happen over long periods of time. During the last few decades, a warming of the climate has been observed everywhere on Earth. While some warming may be due to natural phenomena, scientists predominantly attribute global warming to human influence.
This kit gives you the basic knowledge you need to understand the climate, why it changes, and how our actions affect it.
First, learn about Earth's climate system, weather, and atmosphere by conducting experiments with a model Earth and atmosphere. Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. Model Earth's heat reservoirs, thermals, global and local winds, and ocean currents.
Next, learn how human activity influences the climate with experiments involving carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect. Measure the effects that increased levels of carbon dioxide have on air temperature.
Finally, investigate the potential consequences of global warming on humans,ecosystems, and the world's economies. Learn what we can do to protect the climate.
A full-color 48-page manual guides your experiments.
Experiments:
Build Your Own Globe
Day or Night
The Seasons
How the Sun's Rays Strike the Earth
Are you Stronger than Air?
Make Your Own Clouds
How Do Rain Drops Form?
Heat Absorption
Warm Air & Cold Air
Warm Air Rises
Fall Wind
The Global Wind System
Winds and Vortices
The Gulf Stream in a Basin
Salt as an Engine
The Climate Measurement Station
Let's Produce CO2
The Influence of CO2 on Temperature
The End of the Gulf Stream
The Rising Ocean Levels
Product Specifications:
Ages: 10+
Product Size: 13.1" x 8.9" x 2.6"
Product Weight: 1.1 lbs
Product Contents:
2 Transparent Half-Spheres
1 Die-Cut Sheet
1 Continent Sticker Sheet
1 Transparent Plastic Sheet for Experiment Basin
1 Cork Stopper
5 Pins
3 Wooden Sticks
5 Incense Cones
1 Balloon
1 Black Disk
1 Black Equator Strip
1 Thermometer with Case
1 Petri Dish
1 Sponge
3 Tea Light Containers
4 Paper Clips
1 Pipette
50 g Clay
2 Rubber Bands
1 Drinking Straw
Polystyrene Foam Tray Holding: 1 Sphere with Indentations, 2 Hemispheres, 1 Ramp
48-Page Illustrated Instruction Manual, in Full Color
Additional items you will need for some of the experiments:
Glue, flashlight, paper, tape, felt-tip pen, table lamp, empty plastic bottle, insulated flask (e.g. Thermos), watch, lighter, scissors, knife, ink, white bowl, salt, plastic wrap, baking powder, vinegar, paper towels, teaspoon
Product Warnings:
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS. This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - BALLOONS. Children under 8 years can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once. This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision. |
