University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: How High Does the Atmosphere Go?
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.
NASA
Nasa: The Air We Breathe Picture Book
This colorful picture book is designed to introduce students to Earth's atmosphere, and to help them understand its importance to life on Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Thermosphere and Beyond
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properites of the thermosphere and exosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Thermosphere and Beyond
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properties of the thermosphere and exosphere.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Welcome to the World of X Ray Astronomy
Site recounts how X-rays were discovered as well as who discovered them. Offers graphics, links to facts on this topic, a quiz, and teacher resources.
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Scijinks: Atmosphere
Activity describing how the Earth's atmosphere was formed, why it stays close to the Earth, and why the sky is blue.
NASA
Nasa: Sci Jinks: How Did Earth's Atmosphere Form?
Discover how the Earth's atmosphere has evolved over time. Find out why the current atmosphere is good for living organisms.
Other
Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: The Earth's Atmosphere
Windows to the Universe offers information on the Earth's atmosphere. The site contains links to a weather crossword puzzle and images.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: A Livable Earth Needs Air, Water, and Clouds
Make Earth's climate livable by adding the right amount of air, water, and clouds to its surface and atmosphere.
Other
Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador: Climate Change Club
Join the fun at the Climate Change Club where you can find out ways to take action at home, in school, and in your community. Keep up with the latest news in climate science, and link to fact sheets and other fun sites that care about...
Rice University
Museums Teaching Planet Earth: Atmosphere
This introduction to the atmosphere details the important properties of the atmosphere: temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: The Earth's Atmosphere
Site provides information on the Earth's atmosphere as well as offers additional information about Earth.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Earth and Atmospheric Science
There is evidence that the Earth's early atmosphere contained less oxygen but more carbon dioxide and water vapor than it does today. Increased emissions of greenhouse gases have led to climate change. Link to a test is included.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Comparing Planetary Gases
Use jelly beans to compare the compositions (amounts of different gases) of the atmospheres of Earth, Mars, and Venus.
Center for Educational Technologies
Cotf: Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics provides geology with a comprehensive theory that explains how the Earth works.
Australian Museum
Structure and Composition of the Earth
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.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Thermosphere Overview
Provides an overview of the thermosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Oxygen
Article provides an overview of the chemical element, Oxygen.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Nitrogen
Facts about the chemical element, nitrogen found in the Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Plasma
Article explores plasma, an electrically charged gas found in electrical lights and nature.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Exosphere Overview
Overview of the Exosphere, the uppermost region of Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Mesosphere Overview
Overview of the Mesosphere, a layer of the Earth's atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The Troposphere Overview
Overview of the Troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere.