Atmospheric Science Lesson Plans

Students investigate the concept of atmospheric layers using a variety of examples. They create a model of the atmosphere and its layers while carefully representing the thicknesses of each layer. The model helps to make cognitive connections with all types of students.

Students explore the relationship between the available water in the atmosphere and how it is portrayed on satellites. After examining global moisture and precipitation students research precipitation data graph the results. Using their graphs, they draw conclusions about weather patterns and precipitation levels.

Students explore Earth science by viewing PowerPoint presentations in class. For this atmosphere lesson, students research average temperatures around the globe and compare their data before creating a graph. Students complete an atmosphere and water relationship quiz after completing graphic organizers.

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 Arctic ozone hole formation.

After diagramming the layers of the atmosphere and compare them your students develop questions about the weather.  Your class explore what makes up the air, research websites, and create a model to show 'Atmospheric Absorption.' Students complete two experiments and a crossword puzzle.

Students explore and analyze atmospheric conditions for a high mountain retreat. They examine the relationship between altitude, atmospheric pressure, temperature and humidity at a particular location. In addition, they write reports detailing their scientific conclusions.

Seventh graders explore the layers of the atmosphere using Glencoe CD. In this earth science activity, 7th graders identify the characteristics of each layer and differentiate them. They convert measurements from one unit to another.

Students locate foreground, middleground, and background in selected artworks. In this atmospheric perspectives lesson, students understand how to give the illusion of distance in a original artwork. Students create an original artwork.

Young scholars, after reading the explanation given below, use the World Wide Web to discover what NASA Glenn Research Center is doing to safeguard our atmosphere and summarize the findings in a business report format.

Students research weather information online to complete various graphing and analysis activities. In this weather study lesson, students observe various observation experiments to investigate the Earth's air pressure. Students visit several websites to define air pressure and assess the Earth's atmosphere.