1. The Atmosphere
Chapter 15; Section 1

2. Bellringer What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?
Does air contain anything other than gases?
BrainPOP | Earth's Atmosphere

3. Bellringer What is the most common gas in the atmosphere? Nitrogen
Does air contain anything other than gases?
Soilds: dust & Liquids: Water

4. Homework Review Geography4kids.com Atmosphere Quiz *Form into pairs
*Present question & answer

5. Atmosphere
Benchmark 8.8.4
Benchmark 8.8.3
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6. Objectives: Describe the characteristics of the atmosphere.
Explain why air pressure changes with altitude.
Explain how air temperature changes with atmospheric composition.

7. 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.

8. Demonstration Does Air Have Mass?
Complete questions 1-3 on your worksheet before the demonstration.
This is your ticket to the show.

9. Flip Chart Criteria: Advanced
Draw It:
Provide one illustration
Write It:
List three details such as: Facts, data, examples or evidence.

10. Flip Chart Panels Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Heating
Global Winds & Local Winds

11. Topic: Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Create a Flip Chart
Topic: Characteristics of the Atmosphere
Composition of the Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Temperature

12. Homework Brain Pop: Earth’s Atmosphere Graded Quiz Geography4kids.com
Atmosphere Circulation