The following experiments and demos investigate the effect of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in
i) our atmosphere
In this demonstration, the basics of the electromagnetic spectrum are first covered followed by a demonstration of the thermal infra red. The final demo shows the effect that the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide has on our atmosphere as it absorbs thermal infra red radiation.
Download the carbon dioxide atmosphere demonstration instructions
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ii) our oceans
Under supervision, students (or the public) can conduct this experiment on ocean acidification.
Download instructions for the ocean acidification experiment.
Download accompanying images for ocean acidification experiment.
