This video shows how to use an infrared thermometer to measure temperature, in the air and of clouds and to demonstrate the presence of greenhouse gas molecules. Ideal to support Geography Key stage 3.
This video follows on from our video - Measuring The Weather
In this video, Dr Sylvia Knight demonstrates how to use a range of thermometers to measure the temperature of the ground, the atmosphere and even to show the greenhouse effect. After viewing this video you could investigate the microclimate of your school; temperature differences will show up best on a calm day.
This short video clip has been made available by the University of Reading and comes from our successful Come Rain Or Shine : Understanding the Weather. A free online course developed with the Royal Meteorological Society available from FutureLearn.
Visit futurelearn .com site and search ‘come rain or shine’ for the full course (free without certificates option available).
The University of Reading Recruitment and Outreach team offers a huge range of free events, programmes and activities for students to give them all the information they need about higher education and to enhance their subject knowledge and experience. Visit our website for more details.
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