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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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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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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Windows to the Universe offers information on the Earth's atmosphere. The site contains links to a weather crossword puzzle and images.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperature of the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How different temperature gradients separate the atmosphere into distinct layers.
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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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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weather & Climate: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the composition of and the layers in Earth's atmosphere.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Earth Science: Earth's Atmosphere: Composition and Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Interactive
PBS

Skydive From the Stratosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Virtual Ballooning to Explore the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the atmosphere by launching Virtual Weather Balloons. This "virtual laboratory" simulation lets you investigate the layers of Earth's atmosphere.
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Other

Centre for Atmospheric Science: Ozone Hole Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Deals with ozone hole and related atmospheric issues and research. Has a multimedia tour of the ozone hole and many related links.
Primary
Other

Back From the Brink: Lessons Learned From Saving the Ozone Layer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site for material on the people involved in inventing CFCs and those who discovered its effects on the ozone layer.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: How High Does the Atmosphere Go?

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson shows the parts of the atmosphere and their size (thickness) relative to the size of the Earth. It includes background information, lesson outline, links to standards and assessments.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Layers of the Atmosphere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This notebook file takes students through the layers of the atmosphere with discussion opportunities for each.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Atmospheric Layers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Earth: The student demonstrates knowledge of how processes which shape and affect the Earth and how it relates to the Universe.
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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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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.
Website
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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CK-12 Foundation

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

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the rock surface of the Earth, its water, and the gas layers that surround it.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperature of the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How different temperature gradients separate the atmosphere into distinct layers.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Composition of the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the gases that the atmosphere is made out of.
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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...
Article
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 6th - 8th
The Earth's atmosphere is a thin layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. It composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, 0.03% carbon dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases. This thin gaseous layer insulates the Earth from...
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out about Earth's atmosphere and its six layers.

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