Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Studying Microclimates: Urban Heat Islands
Experiment #11 from Climate and Meteorology Experiments
- Develop a protocol to measure weather conditions at two different locations.
- Collect data and compare to weather forecasts for a period of at least 5 days.
- Extrapolate from your data if your locations could be considered a microclimate compared to your regional climate data.
Exploring the Greenhouse Effect
Experiment #4 from Climate and Meteorology Experiments
- Use temperature sensors to measure temperatures in a model greenhouse and a control.
- Use the results to make conclusions about the greenhouse effect.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- D Continuity and change
- Level of organization
- 4 Ecosystems
- Topic
- D4.3 Climate change
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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