Air, air, everywhere, but what's in it, and what makes Earth's air so unique and special? Journey through the layers above us to uncover our atmosphere's composition and how it works to make life possible below. Pupils conduct...

What is the difference between a comet and a meteoroid? An educational lesson includes five demonstrations of how the atmosphere can inhibit our ability to measure many things in the galaxy. 

Whether you are teaching environmental science in junior high or studying recycling in kindergarten, there is something for all in this set of lessons designed for environmental education. The 110-page packet comes with tips for...

Examine the environmental hazards associated with volcanoes with a three-part science lesson. In the pre-lab, first graders learn that gas, landslides, ash, and lava are all hazards that come from volcanoes. They then explore...

There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't. The lesson includes four activities in which students learn binary, convert binary to images, understand CCD arrays, and interpret...

Students explore meteorology, discuss Earth's atmosphere, create drawings of the water cycle, create meteorology journals, and role play forecasters. Nine lessons on one page; includes unit test.

Astronomy is literally over your head, but this lesson will explain how we study it. Young scientists make telescopes, calculate and compare the light gathering power of lenses, and simulate detection of infared radiation....

Students probe the dynamic weather changes through several hands-0n activities in this seven lessons unit. The hydrologic cycle, clouds, atmosphere, air movement, fronts, and forecasting form the components presented in this unit.

This lesson focuses on ways to reduce air pollution from power stations and from automobiles. It provides a link to an assessment.

How does the Earth's energy balance regulate climate? This is the fourth lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. This lesson explores how different factors can impact the amount of energy that enters and...

This is the first lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It explores Earth's unique climate and atmosphere, regional climate differences, and temporal climate differences. Includes comprehension questions...

This is the third lesson in a series of learning modules on the topic of climate change. It takes a look at how greenhouse gases cause warming and affect Earth's climate. Includes comprehension questions and interactive tools for...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How different temperature gradients separate the atmosphere into distinct layers.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How Earth's atmosphere and oceans formed.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How Earth's atmosphere and oceans formed.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The balance of heat entering and exiting Earth's atmosphere.

Online school for weather provides a complete guide to the "upper air". Here you can learn all about the earth's atmosphere above 5000 feet and the different types of weather conditions that come from this upper atmosphere. A review quiz...

In this unit, students learn the basics about weather and the atmosphere. They investigate materials engineering as it applies to weather and the choices available to us for clothing to counteract the effects of weather. Students have...

In this lesson, you will learn about how the Earth formed as well as the composition and structural layers of the Earth's interior.

A suite of lessons focusing on the basic elements of climate and weather. Inquiry-based exploration of extreme weather events and the factors of weather including clouds, wind, air pressure, temperature, and the water cycle.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The atmosphere provides many important functions for Earth.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The atmosphere provides many important functions for Earth.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How different temperature gradients separate the atmosphere into distinct layers.

Information and activities looking at the impact of industrial and agricultural practices on global warming.