Our Atmosphere: How does it protect life and insulate the planet?

In this lesson, students will define the composition, air pressure, and temperature of the atmosphere. They will identify and describe the structure of the atmosphere. By demonstrating the previous knowledge, students will then describe how the atmosphere protects life and insulates our planet.

Note: teachers using this lesson must have access to the Fusion Textbook in order to completely address the Explain portion of the 5E lesson model herein.
Resource ID#: 128879 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: composition, atmosphere, ozone layer, greenhouse effect
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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