Sample Lesson Plan

Introduction to  the Greenhouse Effect 
High School Earth Science

ENGAGE                   Estimated time: 5mins Description of Engage: Teacher will run the simulation for 2 minutes wile students observe. after the time is up, teacher will ask the students to share any observations and ideas relating to the simulation.
Teacher’s Role	Teacher Questions	Students’ Role & Answers to Teacher Questions
show simulation ask questions	what did we observe? what do the red dots represent? what do the yellow dots represent? what did they do? what happened to the temperature?	-students will watch the simulation -students will share answers
EXPLORE:  Estimated time: 20 mins Description of Explore: Students will explore the simulation and be able to: observe what happens to light photons when they get to Earth, observe the photons emitted from the earth, observe how clouds affect the photons behavior, observe the gases and temperature during different time periods? students will fill out the table provided Students can work in pairs.
Teacher’s Role	Teacher Questions	Students’ Role & Answers to Teacher Questions
Show the different tools on the simulation monitor students while they explore the simulation	what does this tool do? how does this (tool) change the simulation? what is happening?	students will explore the simulation students will answer the questions given
EXPLAIN:                                                  Estimated time: 10 mins Description of Explain: a class discussion will work towards answering the following questions: Why does the temperature of the earth and the atmosphere change? Compare and contrast the temperature and gases in the different time periods. Why are the temperatures/gases different in the different time periods?
Teacher’s Role	Teacher Questions	Students’ Role & Answers to Teacher Questions
teacher will facilitate discussion.	Why does the temperature of the earth and the atmosphere change? Compare and contrast the temperature and gases in the different time periods. Why are the temperatures/gases different in the different time periods?	-students will propose answers based on their observations and notes
Greenhouse Gas Simulation Temperature (°F) Path of Sunlight Photons (Start/End/Direction of Travel?) Path/Behavior of Heat Photons (Start/End/Direction/ Change in Direction?) Notes Today 1750 ice age