8.7 Lesson 5B Check Your Progress

Last updated about 5 years ago

6 questions

8.7 Lesson 5B Check Your Progress

Last updated about 5 years ago

6 questions

Scenario:

A typical middle school classroom is used by students (and a teacher) every weekday morning, and is not used otherwise. The windows are kept closed during the study. There is a small indoor garden in the classroom, with plants. A CO2 sensor was placed in the classroom, and CO2 levels in the classroom were measured over an 8-day period. The results of  the sensor measurements produced a distinctive pattern of CO2 levels over time, seen in the graph below, and the class is wondering what could cause this pattern.

Please READ Important Information: 

There are two main ways that CO2 levels in the classroom atmosphere can be affected:
Natural - plants absorb CO2 during photosynthesis (the process where plants use energy from sunlight to grow).
Human - People emit CO2 when they breathe.
                         The graph below shows the “Classroom CO2 Measurements” over an 8-day period.

Consider the following two claims:
Claim #1: The teacher, Mr. Archer, thinks that the pattern of spikes in CO2 is due to humans.
Claim #2: Mr. Archer’s son, Max, thinks that the pattern of spikes in CO2 is due to plants.

Who do you agree with? (This will become your claim.)

Claim: The patterns of CO2 levels in the classroom atmosphere are caused by ________________________.

Re-write your Claim here...

Evidence Using the graph above, find 3 pieces of evidence that are related to the claim that you chose in question #1. The sentences have been started for you.

Reasoning: Write 3 statements to describe how the evidence supports your claim.

Write your final paragraph for this question. Begin your paragaph with your claim, include your evidence and reasoning and cinish your pargraph with your conclusion. At least 5 sentences are necessary.