As part of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook, this site examines a variety of topics related to Earth's atmosphere. Topics covered in the overview include structure of the atmosphere, composition of the atmosphere, energy balance of...

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the composition of the atmosphere. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.

An explanation of the different parts of the atmosphere and how pressure and temperature changes at different altitudes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the gases that the atmosphere is made out of.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the gases that the atmosphere is made out of.

This teacher website provides a comprehensive lesson unit on the structure of Earth's atmosphere and how it sustains and impacts life on Earth and its ecosystems. Includes labeled diagrams, student worksheets, a slideshow, flashcards,...

Students learn about the composition and structure of the atmosphere and create a large model of it. The lesson and accompanying PowerPoint can both be downloaded, and the student handout is provided in both English and Spanish.

Get the big-picture overview of the importance of Earth's atmosphere and the reactions that happen within it.

What makes the Earth unique? What are the different parts of the Earth? What is the chemical make-up of the Earth? Get the answers to these questions and more on this site from the Australian Museum Online.

[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.

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.

This notebook file takes students through the layers of the atmosphere with discussion opportunities for each.

Learn about the history of Earth's climate in this Click and Learn. Learn how many factor control Earth's climate. Specifically, examine two of the most important factors: solar radiation and the composition of Earth's atmosphere.

Describes each of the five layers of the atmosphere from the troposphere, which is closest to the Earth, up to the outermost one, the exosphere.

This superb site has detailed information about the composition of the atmosphere, how it is always changing, how it protects life on earth, and the destructive impact human activity has on it. There is an atmosphere design lab, as well...

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...

Provides information about the five layers of Earth's atmosphere. Also discusses the satellites that orbit the Earth in the atmosphere.

An explanation of how temperature is affected by the composition of the atmosphere and how energy flows in and out of Earth's atmosphere.

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.

Instructional module focusing on Earth's atmosphere. Discussion includes major components, layers, air pressure, and scientific monitoring of the atmosphere. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the topic.

Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.

This simulation allows you to experience Joe Kittinger's famous 1960 skydiving feat. As you ascend the troposphere and stratosphere you can view changes in several atmospheric conditions. The challenge will be surviving the leap once you...

An in-depth overview of tropospheric ozone, which is largely considered a pollutant.

Discover all the elements and chemical compounds that are found in the air. They are presented in a chart listing their symbols, molecular weights, and what percent of the atmosphere they each comprise. A set of facts is also provided.