Kyoto Protocol

In preparation for a class debate, research background information on the Kyoto Protocol:

1. What is/was it?
2. What are the goals of the Kyoto Protocol?
3. What is the U.S. involvement?
4. Do you agree or disagree?  Support your opinion with researched based evidence.

US and Kyoto Protocol

Encyclopedia of Earth - Kyoto Protocol

http://www.atmos.washington.edu/2009Q1/111/ATMS111%20Presentations/Folder%201/ChavezM.pdf

http://unfccc.int/kyoto_protocol/items/2830.php

What Makes Climate and How Does it Change?

Please read and take notes on p. 246-253.  Complete jot notes and answer questions in the lesson review on page 253.

Climate properties and changes

Geosigns Quiz

Geosigns

Signs from Earth

TOday in class we will be reading the article linked below.  Table read and take jot notes:

National Geographic SIgns from Earth


This is the article I believe Sam brought up yesterday, we will discuss it later.

Is Global Warming Cooler than Expected?

Greenhouse Effect Project

Demonstrate your in depth understanding of the greenhouse effect by creating a 3D project.  Attached is the project description and rubric.  Projects are due at the beginning of class on Monday.

Greenhouse Effect Project

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Parts of Sunlight

• Infrared (IR) long wavelength  - lower energy
• Visible spectrum (ROYGBIV)
• Ultraviolet (UV) short wavelength - high energy

Greenhouse Effect Visual

Get excited! You will be building a 3d model of the greenhouse effect that includes all the layers of the atmosphere and the 5 main greenhouse gases.  Get creative!  Deadlines to follow.  

For homework:

• summarize the process
• zoom into greenhouse gases
• sources
• chemical composition (formula)
• material ideas
• atmosphere layers