Summary
Is it hot in here, or is it just us? Nope, it’s definitely hot in here! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby shine some light on the topic of the greenhouse effect. First, you’ll discover what the greenhouse effect is, including how gases in Earth’s atmosphere act like a giant greenhouse to create the effect on a global scale. You’ll also learn why the greenhouse effect is important to keeping us alive on Earth! Plus, you’ll see how the greenhouse effect relates to global warming, and what we can do to prevent a global meltdown! Can somebody open a window?
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Greenhouse Effect:
- What is one new thing you learned about greenhouse effect?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining greenhouse effect.
- Draw or give one example of your own.