The Atmosphere Chapter 15; Section 1
Bellringer What is the most common gas in the atmosphere? Does air contain anything other than gases? BrainPOP | Earth's Atmosphere
Bellringer What is the most common gas in the atmosphere? Nitrogen Does air contain anything other than gases? Soilds: dust & Liquids: Water
Homework Review Geography4kids.com Atmosphere Quiz *Form into pairs *Present question & answer
Atmosphere Benchmark 8.8.4 Benchmark 8.8.3 GLO: Quality producer
Objectives: Describe the characteristics of the atmosphere. Explain why air pressure changes with altitude. Explain how air temperature changes with atmospheric composition.
Terms: Atmosphere: A mixture of gases that surround a planet or moon. Air pressure: The measure of force with which air molecules push on a surface.
Demonstration Does Air Have Mass? Complete questions 1-3 on your worksheet before the demonstration. This is your ticket to the show.
Flip Chart Criteria: Advanced Draw It: Provide one illustration Write It: List three details such as: Facts, data, examples or evidence.
Flip Chart Panels Characteristics of the Atmosphere Atmospheric Heating Global Winds & Local Winds
Topic: Characteristics of the Atmosphere Create a Flip Chart Topic: Characteristics of the Atmosphere Composition of the Atmosphere Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Temperature
Homework Brain Pop: Earth’s Atmosphere Graded Quiz Geography4kids.com Atmosphere Circulation