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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Ozone in the Troposphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the ground-level ozone, tropospheric ozone, with explanations about how it is called the bad ozone and how it varies day to day. All information is reinforced through pictures, graphs, and learning activities....
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Other

Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
Lesson Plan
Other

North Carolina Deq: The Adventures of Clair & Cam [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality offers the PDF "The Adventures of Clair & Cam" a K-5 Curriculum & Activity Guide which provides air quality education videos, lessons, activities, and music. Requires Adobe...
Handout
Government of Alberta

Alberta Environment: Focus on the Ozone Layer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what the ozone layer is, why it is important, and how we can help to slow down its depletion from the atmosphere.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Color Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An activity where students study the Ozone Hole poster used that brings together colorful images of over 30 years of satellite observations of the ozone hole. Students interpret the color on the globes to see how the ozone hole has...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Real Time Data Project:s Air Pollution: What's the Solution?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site on air pollutions, sponsored by the Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education at Stevens Institute of Technology, includes worksheets, knowledge-assesment tools, and detailed instructions.
Handout
NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Ozone

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what ozone molecules are made of and the important role ozone plays in the safety of humans. In this article, learn about scientists rating ozone levels and the harm linked with "bad" ozone levels.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Tropospheric Ozone, the Polluter

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth overview of tropospheric ozone, which is largely considered a pollutant.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: The Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out about the five layers of the atmosphere in this resource which provides loads of information about the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
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Other

Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Whole Body Ozone Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this activity, students will play the roles of various atoms and molecules to help them better understand how ozone is formed in the earth's stratosphere.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Reducing Ozone Destruction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How banning CFCs helped protect the ozone layer.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Effects of Air Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Air pollution affects all things. It is harmful to our health, and it impacts the environment. Greenhouse gas pollution affects the entire planet.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Ozone

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what ozone is, where it is found, and why it is important.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Outdoor Safety: Warning! The Rays of the Sun Can Be Harmful!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the harmful effects on humans of ultraviolet radiation caused by the depletion of the ozone layer.
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: Stratosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief explanation of the stratosphere including a discussion of the ozone layer.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: The Atmosphere, the Ocean, and Environmental Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of video lectures from a course that explores the physical processes the control Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and climate that is taught at Yale University. The course covers topics like clouds, rain, severe storms, regional...
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Ozone Spells "Ouch" for Some Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ozone can damage plants and harm our lungs as well. Find out how in this this informative and interesting site.
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Other

The Geography Site

For Students 9th - 10th
The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.
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Other

Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the properties of the thin layer of gas that surrounds the Earth. Understand the mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere as well as the different layers. Also explained are issues that affect the atmosphere like the...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science 911: Fight a Fire, Save the Ozone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Test the effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation on living cells by simulating the ozone hole in the lab, then consider how this information might apply to you.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Ozone Layer Depletion

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the depletion of the ozone layer. How CFCs have cause a hole in the ozone. For teachers and students.
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Curated OER

Nasa: Ozone Hole Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
You may have heard of CFCs and how harmful they can be to the ozone layer, but do you know the process that chlorine undergoes to contribute to this destruction? NASA explores this topic and has charted the depletion of the ozone since...