University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Whole Body Ozone Chemistry
In this activity, students will play the roles of various atoms and molecules to help them better understand how ozone is formed in the earth's stratosphere.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Thermosphere
A brief explanation of the thermosphere home to the International Space Station.
Other
Antarctic Geological Drilling: Environmental Literacy Framework Activities
An impressive collection of lessons on climate science and climate change. The entire book can be downloaded. As well, each lesson has its own page with some combination of background information, PowerPoints, images, maps, glossaries,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Air Pollution
Students are introduced to the concept of air quality by investigating the composition, properties, atmospheric layers and everyday importance of air. They explore the sources and effects of visible and invisible air pollution. By...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
Idaho State University
Global Wind Systems [Pdf]
A great description of the global scale circulation and heat energy. Discusses a single-cell model, a three-cell model, jet streams and more.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Ozone Molecule
This diagram shows a 3D computer generated image of the triatomic molecule known as ozone. Ozone is an allotrope that contains three oxygen atoms. The ozone layer found in the upper atmosphere helps protect the Earth against potentially...
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