Human Footprint and Albedo

Students will learn that the human footprint can be a causal factor for high and low albedo which in turn can be contributors to deforestation, urbanization, erosion air and water quality and the change of water flow. Students will learn how to take albedo readings and see if they correlate to the aforementioned problem areas.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Probes for Data Collection, Basic Calculators, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player, CPALMS CMAP, Sensors/Probeware
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: Albebo Effect
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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