Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Comparing Planetary Gases

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use jelly beans to compare the compositions (amounts of different gases) of the atmospheres of Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Handout
University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Atmosphere of Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
A general information table comparing the atmospheres of Venus and Earth. Good evaluations of the cause of the differences between the two planets.
Activity
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows on the Universe: Air on Venus

For Students 3rd - 8th
Windows to the Universe offers a description of Venus' atmosphere, including what it is made of and why it is so hot and thick.