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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore what different concentrations of atmospheric ozone mean for life on Earth, relate stratification to atmospheric ozone concentration, and the validation of satellite data. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students determine potential sources of major air pollutants, explain how acid rain is generated and how it affects the environment, discuss global warming, and explore protective role of ozone and cause of ozone layer thinning. Lessons all on one page. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students summarize recent learning and ideas regarding air pollution and ozone depletion. They complete previously begun KWL charts and evaluate whether the learning goals were achieved or not. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students practice using sampling techniques to test the air and water. They identify the pollutants and compare the concentrations of them with air and weather patterns. They research the environmental impact of the pollutants they identified. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students test commercial sunscreens or sunglasses for accuracy of their Sun Protection Factor. They devise a method for testing UV beads with a visual clues which they publish as research. They investigate occupations such as dermatologists, ophtalmologists, meterologists, and solar astronomers and choose two to compare. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the cause and effect of skin cancer. They complete worksheets, view presentations and discuss the various types of ultraviolet rays and their impact on human health. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explain what the ozone is and the role it plays in our environment as well as identify sources of ozone pollution. After researching a source of pollution, students work in groups to design a modification that will reduce the level of pollution and present their solution to the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students create and analyze graphs using archived atmospheric data to compare the ozone levels of selected regions around the world. They locate and identify geographical regions using latitude and longitude. Students graph archived ozone data from the Live Access Server Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the layers of the atmosphere, and the history of the ozone hole. They discuss the chemistry of the ozone formation. Students compare seasonal data collected with ozonesondes. They compare Antarctic and Artic ozone hole formation. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article about the decrease of the Ozone layer over China and India. As a class, they decide if they would use an air conditioner that only emitted chlorofluorocarbons. In groups, they develop a plan for India and China to use to reduce the amount of chlorofluorocarbons used. Full Review »

