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Uptake of Carbon Dioxide from Water by Plants
Uptake of Carbon Dioxide from Water by PlantsTwo simple experiments/demonstrations show the role of plants in mitigating the acidification caused when CO2 is dissolved in water.
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How does Temperature Affect the Solubility of CO2 in Water?
How does Temperature Affect the Solubility of CO2 in Water?This short investigation from Carbo Europe explores how temperature relates to the solubility of carbon dioxide in water.
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Thermal Expansion of Water
Thermal Expansion of WaterThis is a short experiment to demonstrate the concept of thermal expansion of water when heated, as an analogy to thermal expansion of oceans due to global warming.
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Cooking with Sol
Cooking with SolThis activity from the Department of Energy provides background information about solar ovens and instructions on building a simple model solar cooker.
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Comparison of the Effects of Increased CO2 in the Air to Seawater and...
Comparison of the Effects of Increased CO2 in the Air to Seawater and Distilled WaterThis well-designed experiment compares CO2 impacts on salt water and fresh water. In a short demonstration, students...
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Biofuels/Biomass Cellulose Lab
Biofuels/Biomass Cellulose LabIn this lab activity, students investigate how to prepare a biofuel source for conversion to a combustible product. The activity models how raw materials are refined to...
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Bioprospecting for cellulose-degrading microbes
Bioprospecting for cellulose-degrading microbesThis is a long-term inquiry activity in which students investigate locations they believe harbor cellulose-digesting microbes, collect samples, isolate...
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Fermentation in a Bag
Fermentation in a BagThis is a hands-on inquiry activity using zip-lock plastic bags that allows students to observe the process of fermentation and the challenge of producing ethanol from cellulosic...
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Fermentation Challenge: Making Ethanol from Cellulose
Fermentation Challenge: Making Ethanol from CelluloseThis hands-on activity introduces students to the process of fermenting different carbohydrate sources into ethanol. Teachers demonstrate yeasts'...
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Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels 101
Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels 101In this activity, students conduct a life cycle assessment of energy used and produced in ethanol production, and a life cycle assessment of carbon dioxide used and...
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Thermal Expansion and Sea Level Rise
Thermal Expansion and Sea Level RiseIn this short but effective demonstration/experiment, students investigate how thermal expansion of water might affect sea level.Activity Length: Experiment will...
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Uptake of Carbon Dioxide from Water by Plants
Uptake of Carbon Dioxide from Water by PlantsTwo simple experiments/demonstrations show the role of plants in mitigating the acidification caused when CO2 is dissolved in water.Activity Length: Each...
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How does Temperature Affect the Solubility of CO2 in Water?
How does Temperature Affect the Solubility of CO2 in Water?This short investigation from Carbo Europe explores how temperature relates to the solubility of carbon dioxide in water.Activity Length:...
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Thermal Expansion of Water
Thermal Expansion of WaterThis is a short experiment to demonstrate the concept of thermal expansion of water when heated, as an analogy to thermal expansion of oceans due to global warming.Activity...
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Cooking with Sol
Cooking with SolThis activity from the Department of Energy provides background information about solar ovens and instructions on building a simple model solar cooker.Activity Length: Activity takes...
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Comparison of the Effects of Increased CO2 in the Air to Seawater and...
Comparison of the Effects of Increased CO2 in the Air to Seawater and Distilled WaterThis well-designed experiment compares CO2 impacts on salt water and fresh water. In a short demonstration, students...
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Bioprospecting for cellulose-degrading microbes
Bioprospecting for cellulose-degrading microbesThis is a long-term inquiry activity in which students investigate locations they believe harbor cellulose-digesting microbes, collect samples, isolate...
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Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels 101
Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels 101In this activity, students conduct a life cycle assessment of energy used and produced in ethanol production, and a life cycle assessment of carbon dioxide used and...
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Fermentation in a Bag
Fermentation in a BagThis is a hands-on inquiry activity using zip-lock plastic bags that allows students to observe the process of fermentation and the challenge of producing ethanol from cellulosic...
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Fermentation Challenge: Making Ethanol from Cellulose
Fermentation Challenge: Making Ethanol from CelluloseThis hands-on activity introduces students to the process of fermenting different carbohydrate sources into ethanol. Teachers demonstrate yeasts'...
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