1. What is the name of the layer in the atmosphere that we live in?
Bell ringer
What is the name of the layer in the atmosphere that we live in?
A. exosphere
B. mesosphere
C. troposhpere
D. thermosphere

2. The Layers of the Earth’s Atmosphere
Please follow along and add notes to your graphic organizer 

3. Why is the atmosphere important?
The atmosphere is an important part of what makes Earth livable. It blocks some of the Sun's dangerous rays from reaching Earth. It traps heat, making Earth a comfortable temperature.

4. The Atmosphere
The atmosphere consists of layers of air that surround the Earth. Some of the “air” is oxygen, which we breathe, but there are also many other gasses, dust particles, and even some water vapor mixed into the air.

5. Composition of Air
There are many different types of gasses in the atmosphere
They include nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide and other noble gasses
The gas that is most abundant is nitrogen

6. Layers of the atmosphere
There are 4 layers in the atmosphere
They are the troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and stratosphere

7. EXOSPHERE THERMOSPHERE MESOSPHERE STRATOSPHERE TROPOSPHERE
The Earth's Atmosphere

8. The troposphere is the layer closest to the surface of Earth
The troposphere is the layer closest to the surface of Earth. Nearly all life and all weather occur in this layer. The air thins in this layer and is denser than in other layers. In this layer, the higher up from Earth’s surface you go, the colder it gets. The peak of Mt. Everest is near the top of this layer.
TROPOSPHERE

9. The temperature in this layer becomes warmer
The temperature in this layer becomes warmer. The air is thinner and drier than in the previous layer.
STRATOSPHERE

10. The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere
The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere. When meteoroids from space enter our atmosphere, this is the layer in which they usually burn up. That might be surprising because it’s a pretty thin layer.
MESOSPHERE

11. Temperatures in the thermosphere are very high, more that 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is where space begins. The International Space Station orbits Earth in this layer.
THERMOSPHERE

12. The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere but there is no exact dividing line between this layer and space.
EXOSPHERE

13. EXOSPHERE THERMOSPHERE MESOSPHERE STRATOSPHERE TROPOSPHERE
The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere but there is no exact dividing line between this layer and space.
EXOSPHERE
Temperatures in the thermosphere are very high, more that 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is where space begins. The International Space Station orbits Earth in this layer.
THERMOSPHERE
The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere. When meteoroids from space enter our atmosphere, this is the layer in which they usually burn up. That might be surprising because it’s a pretty thin layer.
MESOSPHERE
The temperature in this layer becomes warmer. The air is thinner and drier than in the previous layer.
STRATOSPHERE
The troposphere is the layer closet to the surface of Earth. Nearly all life and all weather occur in this layer. The air thins in this layer and is denser than in other layers. In this layer, the higher up from Earth’s surface you go, the colder it gets. The peak of Mt. Everest is near the top of this layer.
TROPOSPHERE

14. Watch and Learn

15. Put it all Together
To put what you have learned together, we are going to complete a layers of the atmosphere activity.
You will need:
All cut out pieces
1 piece of Construction paper
Coloring utensils
Pencil or Pen
Glue
Composition Book

16. Atmosphere Activity Outcome

17. Directions Color and cut out each of the cut out pieces.
Glue the "world" cut out to the bottom of your piece of construction paper

18. Directions Directly above the Earth is the Troposphere.
The troposphere is the layer closest to the Earth's surfaces.It is where most weather occurs.

19. Directions Directly above the troposphere is the stratosphere.
The stratosphere is cooler in the lower levels and hotter in the upper levels. Jet planes travel here.

20. Directions Directly above the stratosphere is the mesosphere.
In the mesosphere, levels of the ozone and water vapor are almost non existent! Very cold temperatures.

21. Directions Directly above the mesosphere is the thermosphere.
In the thermosphere, the air is this and can heat up to 1,500 degrees Celsius or higher when the sun is active.

22. Directions Directly above the thermosphere is the exosphere.
The exosphere is the highest atmospheric level. This is where atoms and molecules escape into space.

23. Directions
Once you have completed each of the layers of the atmosphere, you will need to finish labeling your project.

24. Directions
Once you have finished labeling your activity, please put your name on the back, and turn it in to the purple basket.

25. Summarizer Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A. Stratosphere
B. Troposphere
C. Mesosphere
D.Exosphere

26. I can identify and use meteorological tools to gather data.
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
I can identify and use meteorological tools to gather data.
 Thermometer
 Barometer
 Anemometer
 Psychrometer/hygrometer
 Wind vane/compass

27. Can you think of a tool that is used to measure weather?
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Bell Ringer
What are tools?
Can you think of a tool that is used to measure weather?

28. Thermometer A tool used to measure temperature
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Thermometer
A tool used to measure temperature
How hot or cold it is outside
Thermometers have different scales
We measure in Fahrenheit!

29. Barometer A tool used to measure air pressure
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Barometer
A tool used to measure air pressure
The weight of air pushing on the earth’s atmosphere
Think:
Barbell= weightlifting
Bar= weight of air

30. Hygrometer A tool used to measure humidity
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Hygrometer
A tool used to measure humidity
How much water is in the air?
Think: h=humidity
h= hygrometer

31. Anemometer A tool used to measure the wind speed
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Anemometer
A tool used to measure the wind speed
How fast is the wind blowing?
Think: Ants= move fast
Anemometer= how fast wind is moving

32. Wind Vane A tool used to measure the DIRECTION of the wind
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Wind Vane
A tool used to measure the DIRECTION of the wind
The arrow points in the direction from which the wind is blowing
Think: wind vane =
rooster on roof!

33. Rain Gauge A tool used to measure the amount of rainfall
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Rain Gauge
A tool used to measure the amount of rainfall
How much rain have we received in Lewisville during the month of February?

34. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Katie wants to measure the amount of moisture in the air. She does not want the water in the air to disorder her hair. What instrument should she use?

35. HYGROMETER!

36. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Mrs. Hartman plans to go out over the weekend on her new sailboat. First, she must know how fast the wind is blowing to see if it’s appropriate to sail. What instrument should she use?

37. ANEMOMETER!

38. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Mrs. Leab wants to make sure that she dresses Baby Joseph correctly when she brings him to visit us. In order for her to know the temperature outside, what instrument should she use?

39. THERMOMETER!

40. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Mr. Snow just bought a brand new kite and he is anxious to fly it. Before he flies it, he must be cognizant of the DIRECTION of the wind. What instrument should he use?

41. WIND VANE!

42. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
A meteorologist observes some cumulonimbus clouds outside. He speculates that there is LOW air pressure. What instrument should he use to determine the air pressure?

43. BAROMETER!

44. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Ryan is working on his Science Fair project. He plans to measure the amount of rainfall that has fallen in his neighborhood over the past two weeks. What instrument should he use?

45. RAIN GAUGE!

46. SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Matching Game

47. Which tool do you use most often in your life?
SPI Interpret meteorological data to make predictions about the weather Use data collected from instruments such as a barometer, thermometer, psychrometer, and anemometer to describe local weather conditions.
Summarizer-
Which tool do you use most often in your life?
Which tool do you think is the most useful?

48. October 19th Alternate Lesson
Bellringer-
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A. mesosphere
B. exosphere
C. hesosphere
D. stratosphere

49. October 19th Alternate Lesson
Complete the two reading comprehension passages discussing weather and atmosphere.
Make sure to read the entire passage, because all answers will be found within the reading.

50. Oct. 19th Alternate Lesson
You will be completing another matching game today. 
Using the notes you have been given, find the group of cards that match with each layer of the atmosphere.

52. Alternate Summarizer
1. Which tool is used to measure the speed of wind?
2. Which layer of the atmosphere has no division between it and outer space?
3.What is the trick you were given to remember the definition of barometer?