Simulating and Diagraming the Greenhouse Effect

This lesson can be used for middle school or high school students. It includes use of a Phet computer simulation followed by a formative assessment where students must diagram and explain the greenhouse effect. There is also an addition, kinesthetic component, which is mentioned in the lesson plan. If all elements are included, this takes two to three 55-minute class periods.

Note: The last two files contain exemplars for the greenhouse effect diagram.