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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the layers of Earth's atmosphere: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 6th - 8th
Find out about the five layers of the atmosphere in this resource which provides loads of information about the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Layers of the Atmosphere Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide reviews the main points to know about atmospheric layers. Includes several questions to check for understanding.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Thermosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Mesosphere That Highlight Its Importance

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the mesosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Little Known Scientific Facts About the Stratosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the stratosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Virtual Ballooning to Explore the Atmosphere Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this computer-based virtual lab, students will learn about the layers of Earth's atmosphere by launching virtual balloons to collect temperature and pressure data at various altitudes. Given a limited number of balloon flights,...
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Other

Niwa: Layers of the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
A website providing information about the layers of the atmosphere. Understand that the layers are broken down into the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere based on temperature. Each layer is described giving...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Atmosphere Layers

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the five layers of Earth's atmosphere. Also discusses the satellites that orbit the Earth in the atmosphere.
Professional Doc
Science Struck

Science Struck: Exosphere Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the exosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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NOAA

Noaa: The Ionosphere [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
SEC produced several articles to help teachers teach about space weather. This one covers the ionosphere. It covers the characteristics, variability, and scintillation of this layer of the atmosphere. PDF format.
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Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Earth Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Find lots of information about our planet Earth here. Covers basic facts, Earth's history, layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, composition of the atmosphere, Earth's magnetic field, and some facts about our moon.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides information on the Earth's atmosphere as well as offers additional information about Earth.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Environment Module: Uv Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information and activities for classes to learn more about ozone depletion and UV radiation.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Molecules and Light

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about molecules, photons, and absorption by exploring how light interacts with molecules in our atmosphere. Through this simulation students can get a better understanding of the importance of the...
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Other

Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the properties of the thin layer of gas that surrounds the Earth. Understand the mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere as well as the different layers. Also explained are issues that affect the atmosphere like the...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ionosphere Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the ionosphere. It is an extension of the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Atmosphere

For Students 1st - 6th
What is atmosphere? Find out about the layers of the atmosphere and learn how the atmosphere protects life on Earth and other fun facts.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Measuring and Protecting Skin

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the vulnerability of skin to solar radiation, and ways to protect it. They compare their skin to that of an orange, and measure the approximate amount of skin that each has. The lesson and accompanying PowerPoint can...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Introduction to the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Earth's atmosphere, with explanations about atmospheric properties, the structure of the atmosphere, its four layers, atmospheric processes, energy heat transfer, conduction and convection, and radiation. All...
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Environment: Focus on the Ozone Layer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what the ozone layer is, why it is important, and how we can help to slow down its depletion from the atmosphere.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: About Ozone

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the chemistry of ozone and its role in the atmosphere. Students learn about the benefits and hazards of ozone. All information is reinforced through pictures, graphs, and learning activities. Learning activities...
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NASA

Nasa: Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
Though we live on the surface of the Earth, we actually live at the bottom of an ocean of air. Dynamic layers of air interact with the Earth's surface and the Sun's energy to produce the phenomenon of weather. The atmosphere is...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Earth Origin, Composition, and Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, you will learn about how the Earth formed as well as the composition and structural layers of the Earth's interior.