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Climate Lab: New Evidence Brief

Fictional teaching data (NOT observed global measurements): Period A: CO₂ index 100, warming index 0.2. Period B: CO₂ index 120, warming index 0.5. Period C: CO₂ index 145, warming index 0.9. Other possible factors are not measured.

Grade 6

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  1. 1.

    Fictional data: A (CO₂ 100, warming 0.2); B (120, 0.5); C (145, 0.9). From A to C, how did both indexes change? Use the numbers.

    Original hand-painted Grade 6 greenhouse effect science illustration: worksheet climate data
  2. 2.

    The fictional CO₂ and warming indexes both rose in A, B and C. What conclusion can you draw from this pattern alone?

    • CO₂ certainly explains every temperature change everywhere
    • Both indexes increased together, but other evidence is needed to explain cause
    • The Sun disappeared in period C
  3. 3.

    Draw a model showing sunlight reaching Earth, infrared leaving Earth's surface, and greenhouse gas emission in two directions.

    Original hand-painted Grade 6 greenhouse effect science illustration: worksheet energy starter

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  4. 4.

    Why is a transparent glass box not a perfect model of Earth's greenhouse effect?

  5. 5.

    Write one testable question or data request to help decide what factors affected a real century-long temperature trend.