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Study Jams! Earth's Atmosphere

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Earth's thick atmosphere plays a vital role in the ability of the planet to sustain life. Learn about the layers of the atmosphere and their properties, how the gases surrounding the earth help protect the planet, and a little about meteors, as well. After your young scientists have watched the video, test their knowledge with the seven-question quiz.

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Concepts
meteors, the mesosphere, the stratosphere, the thermosphere, the troposphere
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Additional Tags
troposphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, meteor, thermosphere, exosphere, science
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Pros
  • Engaging video with good mnemonics to remember the different layers of the atmosphere
  • Incorporates a language aspect by looking at the prefixes in each atmospheric layer's name
  • Easy for learners to watch again on their own time 
Cons
  • Does not cover many Next Generation Science Standards
NGSS
MS-ESS2-4