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Activity 7 Greenhouse Gas in a Jar Atmosphere C H A N G E I S I N T H E A I R F o r c e s o f C h a n g e » A t m o s p h e r e » A c t i v i t y 7 » P a g e 1 A C T I V I T Y 7 Greenhouse Gas in a Jar Overview Students create a greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, through a simple chemical reaction, measure the effect of the gas on air temperature, and relate their findings to the greenhouse effect in our atmosphere. Grade Level 6–9 National Standards National Science Education Standards Alignment Earth and Space Science, Content Standard D, Grades 9–12, Global climate is determined by energy transfer from the sun at and near the earth’s sur- face. This energy transfer is influenced by dynamic processes such as cloud cover and the earth’s rotation, and static conditions such as the position of mountain ranges and oceans. Grades 5–8, The sun is the major source of energy for phenomena on the earth’s surface, such as growth of plants, winds, ocean currents, and the water cycle. Time Two class periods (40–50 minutes each) Materials 1 3 small thermometers 1 3 two-liter plastic soda bottles, rinsed and dried, labels removed, with