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Curated OER

Hubble Space Telescope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the universe through the eyes of the Hubble space telescope. They conduct research from looking at the universe that is simulated with a digital projector. The images are projected onto the wall in a simulation of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Surface Temperature Trends of the Gulf Stream

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the importance of the Gulf Stream. Using a NASA satellite images, they examine the sea surface temperature. Students collect the temperature at various locations and times. Using spreadsheet technology, they graph the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snow on Sea Ice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine different samples of ice and predict the amount of snow that has fallen in a given year. Using a calculator, they graph the various thicknesses. They analyze the graphs to determine the relationship between the snow and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Solar System

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 20 clues about the solar system. Students then complete the puzzle with 20 words related to the solar system.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Influential Scientists Spiral Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this influential scientists worksheet, students use 8 clues given at the bottom of the page to complete a word puzzle. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Website
Other

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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Handout
Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Vertical Structure of the Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-part resource explores the vertical structure of Earth's atmosphere. Content details the atmospheric layers, and the relationship between pressure and height in the atmosphere.
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Unit Plan
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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Handout
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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Activity
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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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.
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Handout
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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Website
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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Unit Plan
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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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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Website
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.
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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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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Atmosphere Layers

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the five layers of Earth's atmosphere. Also discusses the satellites that orbit the Earth in the atmosphere.
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Handout
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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Article
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.
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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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Unit Plan
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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