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Atmosphere PPTAtmosphere PPT
Publisher
Mr. E. Science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Number of Slides
16
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Atmosphere

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Earth's atmosphere is full of different energies, from thermal to wind to electromagnetic radiation. Through the presentation, class members discover these energies and how they determine weather patterns.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the atmosphere, the water cycle, the coriolis effect, barometers, air pressure, the earth's atmosphere, atmospheric layers, exosphere, the thermosphere, the mesosphere, geosphere, the stratosphere

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Expand the presentation over a few days in order to focus on particular topics presented in the slides

Classroom Considerations

  • The presentation opens directly to the slide show, but is editable through the PowerPoint application 

Pros

  • Slide graphics are engaging and support the text
  • Along with the presentation, the resource comes with a corresponding video, a notes sheet, and accompanying worksheets 

Cons

  • The wealth of information in the slides may prove overwhelming to some viewers

Common Core

RST.6-8.7

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