Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Earth Origin, Composition, and Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, you will learn about how the Earth formed as well as the composition and structural layers of the Earth's interior.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ionosphere Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the ionosphere. It is an extension of the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Ozone Depletion

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Thermosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: A Cozy Blanket Around the Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand the layers in the atmosphere that wrap around the earth.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Thermosphere Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the thermosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Place: Exosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers a brief explanation of the exosphere, the outermost layer of our atmosphere.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Mesosphere That Highlight Its Importance

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the mesosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Little Known Scientific Facts About the Stratosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the stratosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: Mesosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise explanation of the mesosphere, the middle layer of the atmosphere.
Lesson Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Atmosfera Terreste

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Structure of the Earth [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Create a model to help learn the layers and structures within the Earth. Identify characteristics of each layer of the Earth.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Ozone Depletion

For Students 4th - 8th
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...
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Exosphere Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Exosphere, the uppermost region of Earth's atmosphere.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Mesosphere Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Mesosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Place: Stratosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief explanation of the stratosphere including a discussion of the ozone layer.
Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: About Ozone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
Website
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.
Website
NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Clouds in a Clear Sky

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Stratosphere Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed overview of the stratosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Troposphere Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
Handout
NASA

Nasa Space Place: Troposphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Offers a brief explanation of the troposphere, the innermost layer of Earth's atmosphere.
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McREL International

Mc Rel: Ozone Depletion [Pdf]

For Students 7th - 8th
An assessment question on the impact of ozone depletion in the atmosphere. Includes sample student responses for each level of understanding.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Analyzing the Antarctic Ozone Hole

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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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