Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Earth Origin, Composition, and Structure
In this lesson, you will learn about how the Earth formed as well as the composition and structural layers of the Earth's interior.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Ionosphere Facts
Learn facts about the ionosphere. It is an extension of the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Ozone Depletion
The ozone layer is important for blocking most of the harmful radiation that comes from the sun. You can find maps of the ozone layer and compare different regions of the globe for ozone coverage. Some scientists think that aerosols in...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About the Thermosphere
Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 kids.com: A Cozy Blanket Around the Earth
Understand the layers in the atmosphere that wrap around the earth.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Thermosphere Overview
Provides an overview of the thermosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Exosphere
Offers a brief explanation of the exosphere, the outermost layer of our atmosphere.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Mesosphere That Highlight Its Importance
Learn facts about the mesosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Little Known Scientific Facts About the Stratosphere
Learn facts about the stratosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Mesosphere
A concise explanation of the mesosphere, the middle layer of the atmosphere.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Atmosfera Terreste
In this site learn about the atmosphere and the air, origin and layers of the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, clean and pullulated air and the importance of air and health. It contains many illustrations and 15 interactive activities.
NOAA
Noaa: Structure of the Earth [Pdf]
Create a model to help learn the layers and structures within the Earth. Identify characteristics of each layer of the Earth.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Ozone Depletion
Why is ozone important? Learn about the ozone layer in our atmosphere, how it is being depleted by human and natural events, the effects of a thinning ozone layer on humans and other living things, what is meant by the ozone hole, and...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Exosphere Overview
Overview of the Exosphere, the uppermost region of Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Mesosphere Overview
Overview of the Mesosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Stratosphere
A brief explanation of the stratosphere including a discussion of the ozone layer.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: About Ozone
A detailed overview of the chemistry of ozone and its role in the atmosphere. Students learn about the benefits and hazards of ozone. All information is reinforced through pictures, graphs, and learning activities. Learning activities...
Other
Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet
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.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Clouds in a Clear Sky
This article introduces the different layers of the atmosphere and the clouds that are formed there. Scientists use instruments such as the SAGE 11 that help to measure amounts of sunlight, water vapor, and other conditions that affect...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Stratosphere Overview
Detailed overview of the stratosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Troposphere Overview
Overview of the Troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Troposphere
Offers a brief explanation of the troposphere, the innermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
McREL International
Mc Rel: Ozone Depletion [Pdf]
An assessment question on the impact of ozone depletion in the atmosphere. Includes sample student responses for each level of understanding.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Analyzing the Antarctic Ozone Hole
In this chapter, you will examine Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) images from the EarthProbe satellite that show how much ozone is in the atmosphere over the Southern Hemisphere. You will interpret the images to identify the...
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