Learn how a water balloon helps scientists capture data and make predictions on climate change.
Structure and features
Watch the Oceans of Climate Change video to learn what a water balloon can teach us about climate change on Earth.
Consider these questions:
- why did the meteorologists use a water balloon instead of an air balloon?
- how might you share what you learnt? Who might be interested in this information?
View the video on how the Indian Ocean phenomena spells climate trouble for Australia.
What connections can you make between these 2 videos?
Draw a conclusion, including identifying sources of uncertainty, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data.
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Teacher notes
- Science understanding strand and science inquiry strand
- Earth and space sciences
- Year 10
- Global systems.
Students learn how a water balloon helps scientists capture data and make predictions on climate change.
Students evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data.
Students critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems.
