Global Warming: Understanding Greehouse Gases
Software [X] Web-Based [ ] (check one)
Publishing/Parent Company: Seeds Software
System Requirements (Mac/PC): Mac/PC
Subject Covered: Earth Science, Physics
Approximate Grade Level of Appropriate Student: 9-12
Supplemental Materials: Teacher's Guide, labs, activities and answers to exercises are included with the software. The labs and activities are quite detailed and well thought-out.
Description: This software provides a hands-on experimental tool for investigating global warming and the greenhouse effect. Several background topics are included: irradiation, photons, molecules and gases. The heart of the program is an atmospheric
general circulation model (GCM), which allows users to vary several important parameters, including concentrations of various greenhouse gases, cloud cover, and snow and ice feedbacks. A good tool for demonstrating the complexities associated with the g
lobal warming debate.
Evaluation (10 being highest):
Graphics: 9
Interactivity: 8
Ease of Navigation: 8
Treatment of Subject: 9
Development of Critical Thinking Skills: 8
Notes: The program would be nicer if a notebook tool were included.
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