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The Amazing World of Science With Mr. Green: Introduction to the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This teacher website provides a comprehensive lesson unit on the structure of Earth's atmosphere and how it sustains and impacts life on Earth and its ecosystems. Includes labeled diagrams, student worksheets, a slideshow, flashcards,...
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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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Thermosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Exosphere Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the exosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Mesosphere That Highlight Its Importance

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the mesosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Little Known Scientific Facts About the Stratosphere

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the stratosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.
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Antarctic Geological Drilling: Environmental Literacy Framework Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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,...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Ionosphere Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn facts about the ionosphere. It is an extension of the thermosphere, one of the five layers of the atmosphere.