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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.
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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.
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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.