1. OBJ: Explain the relationship between atmospheric layer characteristics, altitude and temperature? DN: HW check-Layers of the Atmosphere Booklet Complete altitude vs. temperature graph and work on written lab report. ACT: Given lab problem SWBAT construct a college style lab report about the layers of the atmosphere with 70% accuracy. HW: Complete College Style Lab report (including lab write-up, graph, all questions, ALQ quiz scantron; due tomorrow).

2. COLLEGE STYLE LAB REPORT
Problem: Why was the lab done? State as a question.
Hypothesis: educated guess
Materials: equipment used
Procedure: Steps taken to solve problem.
Results/Conclusion: What did you learn/discover?
See altitude vs. temperature graph
Abstract/Summary: Briefly explain . . .
Why was lab done?
Briefly state steps/experiments done.
What did you find/learn/discover? (Hint: see data table, graph; be specific).

3. COLLEGE STYLE LAB REPORT
Problem: Explain the relationship between atmospheric layer characteristics, altitude and temperature?
Hypothesis: Example
As altitude increases, temperature ____________
except where ________ (gas) is present which ________________________________________.
Materials: (Hint: what is needed to construct your altitude vs. temperature graph)

4. PROCEDURE (steps taken)
1. First, we _____________
2. Secondly, we _____________
3. Then, we _____________
4. In addition, we _____________
5. We then ____________
6. We constructed __________

5. RESULTS (graphing):Based on the data the following line graph was constructed (label layers with color; label boundaries/ “pause”)
Altitude
Temperature
ALTITUDE ( km )
Temperature ( °C)

7. Altitude vs Temperature Graph

8. Results / Conclusion
1. Earth’s atmospheric layers are identified based on ________________. 2. If ozone was absent, going from Earth’s surface to outer space, the temperature would ____________. 3. The effect of ozone in the stratosphere is ________________. 4. The Earth’s surface is warmer because ______________. 5. Temperature decreases in the Mesosphere is due to ____________________. 6. Temperature increases in the Thermosphere is due to __________________________________. 7. ANSWER ALL LAB QUESTIONS