About This Lesson
Description
How much of an impact does air travel have on climate change? What can be done about it? Through a hands-on demonstration and a short literature review, students consider the impacts and future of aviation. With data, students consider why climate communicators and scientists focus on carbon dioxide.
SWBAT
- Understand that dark surfaces absorb more of the sun’s energy than light surfaces.
- Explain why carbon dioxide is a focal heat-trapping gas.
- Understand a few promising technologies for the future of aviation.
Skills
- Data collection & graphing
- Interpreting science writing aimed at the general public
