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Relationship Between Vegetation, Temperature, & Humidity
Lesson 4:
To examine the effect of the amount of vegetation on temperature and humidity.
To relate the experimental evidence to the Copper Basin problem.
Watches/clock/timer
Screw top jars with distilled water
Meter sticks
Stiff cardboard
Thermometers
Shade devices
Cotton sleeves for thermometers
Table of Relative Humidity
- Through research, students discovered a method to measure relative humidity. A sample experiment can be found in the student section. Students worked in teams to measure the temperature and relative humidity in three different micro-environments around the school:
- Open unshaded area
- Shrub-covered area
- Tree-covered shaded area
Students took measurements at different heights at each of these locations.
- Roles were divided among team members so that the experiment could be completed within a class period. Remember to establish ground rules for conducting investigations outside.
- Through discussion and analysis, students related their data to the Copper Basin issue.
- Electronic links with students in Western Pennsylvania allowed us to share significant data related to other types of mining.
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