Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Science of the atmosphere study of the atmosphere and how processes in the atmosphere determines earths weather and climate. The earths atmosphere is divided up into 5 major layers. Earth observing system, including cloud cover, vegetation, fires, and sea surface temperature. Geologic timeline of earth quiz game powerpoint, earth science lesson powerpoint. Dec 03, 2008 this presentation introduces students to earth science and the four systems of the earth. Students will be able to identify and compare the differences between the five layers of the earths atmosphere.
Sep 08, 2015 a small animation about the layers of earth s atmosphere. Large amounts of water vapor from these volcanoes eventually condensed to form the oceans. Red hook high school welcome to our teaching and learning community. Atmosphere free weather powerpoints for kids and teachers. The editable powerpoint features slides rich in content and allow for you to add or delete information and pictures. Layers of the earths atmosphere interactive science notebook activity page student learning goal. This%text%is%derivative%from%content%onwindows%to%the%universe% 2010,% national%earth%science%teachers%association. The earths atmosphere layers of the earths atmosphere the. Ppt prentice hall earth science powerpoint presentation. It will be easy to fall behind and difficult to catch up.
This is a pdf file that has a single page with blank lines for each slide of the chapter powerpoint slide show. The layers of the earths atmosphere banks trail middle. Pdf 4 layers of the atmosphere powerpoint 5 layers of the atmosphere. The editable notes in this download are the same version featured in my earth science interactive notebook earths changing surface. Thermosphere the thermosphere is next and the air is very thin here. Learn how climate has changed since the last ice age and throughout longer stretches of geologic time. Two properties change with altitude, the air pressure and the air temperature lets look at each layer individually. Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, earth surface, topography, latitude, longitude, hemispheres. The lithosphere includes the brittle upper portion of the mantle and the crust, the outermost layers of earths structure. Most of the atmospheric mass is confined in the lowest 100 km above the sea level. The atmosphere reaches over 560 kilometers 348 miles up from the surface of the earth.
This unit includes an interactive and engaging powerpoint presentation of 3,000 slides with builtin class notes red slides. This edition of the earth science reference tables should be used in the classroom beginning in the 201112 school year. The atmosphere is a mixture of gases, suspended particles, and. Earths atmosphere editable resources introducing earth science editable notes, powerpoint and chapter test for earths atmosphere. In this activity students will learn about the layers of earths atmosphere through. The lithosphere is the most rigid of earths layers. The first life forms converted carbon dioxide into oxygen to form our modern atmosphere. The script was written by the nonprofit california institute of biodiversity. Which branch of science studies the interactions between these earth systems. Earths atmosphere earths atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding theplanet.
Powerpoint chapter 16 earth science 11e tarbucklutgens. How waves and turbulence maintain the superrotation of. The study of earths atmosphere, especially weather and climate. Above the darkened surface of the earth, a brilliant sequence of colors roughly denotes several layers of the atmosphere. Composition of the air nitrogen 78% oxygen 21% other. The lesson advances students qualitative understanding of how rivers shape the earths surface while explicitly providing opportunities to develop their science practices such as observation, modeling and experimentation. The earths curvature is visible along the horizon line, or limb, that extends across the image from center left to lower right. The atmosphere is divided into five different layers because the atmosphere is not uniform, its properties change with altitude. Included is a powerpoint presentation that can be used to help students set up their experiment. The image presents an edgeon, or limb view, of the earths atmosphere as seen from orbit. The weathering of rocks and minerals earth science. This information will help you to fill in your notes packet. The atmosphere consists of four unique layers the troposphere, the stratosphere, the mesosphere, and the thermosphere.
Atmosphere, layers of the atmosphere, weather and climate. Change is in the air to middle school students, their teachers, and families. Activities introduce changes in water, ice and soil as well as understand how they reflect climate. Earths spheres, climate, weather, environment, water cycle.
This website, presented by nasas global precipitation measurement gpm mission, provides students and educators with resources to learn about earths water cycle, weather and climate, and the technology and societal applications of studying them. Layers of the earth s atmosphere interactive science notebook activity page student learning goal. Water in the atmosphere clouds types of clouds video. Click to view or download the presentation in pdf 1. The thickness of the atmosphere is only about 2% of earths thickness. The first examination for which these tables will be used is the january 2012 regents examination in physical settingearth science. Recently, there have been many studies on how humans caused a hole to develop in the ozone layer. Science of the atmosphere study of the atmosphere and how processes in the atmosphere determines earth s weather and climate. Earth science current unit welcome to junior high remember to be successful in junior high, you must be able to budget your time coordinate all your classes and the homework required. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Hackworth earth science handouts school closure student work and expectations. Ks3 activate the earth and atmosphere teaching resources. Ted ehrheart is a junior high science teacher at mission viejo christian school in mission viejo, california. Nov 08, 2015 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
Weather and climate unit powerpoint lessons for educators. There are a few official guidelines, most are between 50 and 80 miles from the surface of the earth. More than half the air in the total atmosphere is in this layer. Powerpoint presentation on earths shape and the north star. Earths atmosphere vocabulary terms brighthub education. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. There are many fields of science that are part of earth science including geology rocks and minerals, paleontology dinosaurs and fossils, meteorology atmosphere and the weather, and oceanography. Ample physical evidence shows that carbon dioxide co2 is the single most important climaterelevant greenhouse gas in earths atmosphere.
Earth science handouts woodrow wilson middle school. There is no clear definition between the earth s atmosphere and outer space. Climate change, the periodic modification of earths climate caused by changes in the atmosphere and interactions between the atmosphere and various other geologic, chemical, biological, and geographic factors. Activities take a ten question quiz about this page. The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere nearest to earth. The closer we are therefore to the earths surface, the.
This science quiz is called earth science the atmosphere and it has been written by teachers to help you if you are studying the subject at middle school. Powerpoint click to download the ms powerpoint file 9. Atmosphere, the gas and aerosol envelope that extends from the ocean, land, and icecovered surface of a planet outward into space. The first examination for which these tables will be used is the january 2012 regents examination in physical setting earth science. Jan 03, 2018 resource contains full powerpoint presentation with video link, worksheet and examstyle question. Please select the notes that correlates to the topic we are currently on. In this packet, the atmosphere is divided into five layers. The atmosphere is the thin envelope of gas molecules surrounding the. Atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere earth system science. The 2 most abundance gases found throughout all the layers are oxygen and nitrogen. View glencoe earth science ppts online, safely and virusfree. The atmosphere is the blanket of air that surrounds the earth.
The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen about 78% and oxygen about 21%. The density of the atmosphere decreases outward, because the planets gravitational attraction, which pulls the gases and aerosols inward, is greatest close to the surface. The lithosphere is the solid, outer part of the earth. This is a great theme to make presentations on global topics. Free earth powerpoint template with nice earth globe background and clock illustration. Earth and space science units and lessons grades for 79. Technology that was designed for space exploration has been used to improve computers, cars, medical equipment, and airplanes. Lecture outlines powerpoint chapter 16 tarbucklutgens. This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements. Atmospheric experiments allow kids to learn about clouds.
Free earth powerpoint template free powerpoint templates. The sky is blue because nitrogen gas n2 and oxygen gas o2 are almost the same size small. The earth science curriculum includes the study of the earths composition, structure, processes, and history. There is emphasis on historical contributions in the development of scientific thought about the earth and space. Focused on the 4th grade california educational standards. This website was designed for my current students as a teaching tool. The earth, the atmosphere, and space first edition on free shipping on qualified orders. Prentice hall earth science tarbuck lutgens chapter 17 17. The atmosphere and earth the atmosphere consists of layers of gases that surround the earth. The atmosphere performs a multifaceted roleit shields the earth from meteorites, protects it from many harmful rays in space and houses the gases that make life possible. Air pressure and weight experiment with air and discover that it has weight. Unit 8 weather variables ms lee earth science part 2. The atmosphere is the superhighway in the sky that moves water everywhere over the earth. Why is the atmosphere divided into 5 different layers.
Example is a scientist that studies global warming. Layers of the atmosphere activity, powerpoint, notes, and teacher. The movement of warm and cool air triggers weather and the water cycle. Like the exhibit, the activities explore the importance of our atmosphere, its functions and chemistry, and how scientists are tracking changes in the atmosphere changes that impact all life on the planet. Atmosphere and climate our atmosphere contains the air we breathe, keeps the planet at a comfortable temperature, and shields us from harmful radiation.
Superstorm 93 this power point is designed to show a sequence of infrared satellite images of the east coast from march 12th through the 14th, 1993. Earths atmosphere the origin of the atmosphere the gases that made up our early atmosphere likely came from volcanoes through the process of outgassing. T he s cience m onkeys t ook e van say it with me 4. Humans are also affecting earths atmosphere through the. It is bounded by the atmosphere above and the asthenosphere another part of the upper mantle below. Free powerpoint presentations about atmosphere for kids. Nitrogen makes up 78 percent of earths atmosphere, and enters the ppt. This unit contains resources about chemical and physical weathering of rocks. It covers all aspects of the planet from the deep inner core to the outer layers of the atmosphere. Composition, structure, and temperature chapter 16. These activities extend the themes and content of the exhibit atmosphere. Here is a list of definitions and descriptions of key earth science vocabulary words and concepts to help with teaching and learning about earths atmosphere, including the layers of the atmosphere, electromagnetic radiation, heat transfer, the greenhouse effect, and more.
In addition to containing the oxygen and carbon dioxide, which living things need to survive, the atmosphere traps the suns energy and. The solid surface of venus rotates very slowly, once every 243 days, but its thick atmosphere circles the planet in just 4 days. The earth is surrounded by a blanketof air, which we call the. Layers of the earths atmosphere worksheet includes. Earth science handouts woodrow wilson middle school teacher pages science e. Several atmospheric experiments can be demonstrated within the confines of a classroom. It was created for a high ability ks3 year 9 class but would also be accessible to lower ability classes.
Earths atmosphere why is it so important to life on earth. Selection file type icon file name description size revision. Microsoft powerpoint chapter 1 introduction to earth science. The presentation template has a nice illustration of a clock ticking over the earth and focused to north america map. Playing educational quizzes is a fabulous way to learn if you are in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade aged 11 to 14. The product of weathering is sediment that can form sedimentary rocks. It goes all the way to 10,000 km above the earths surface. Students will be able to identify and compare the differences between the five layers of the earth s atmosphere. The earths atmosphere protects and sustains the planets inhabitants by providing warmth and absorbing harmful solar rays. Atmosphere thin, tenuous blanket of air 90% lies within 16 km abt 10 miles of the earth s surface. Water at the earths surface evaporates into water vapor which rises up into the sky to become part of a cloud which will float off with the winds, eventually releasing water back to earth as precipitation. Nitrogen makes up 78 percent of earths atmosphere, and enters the atmosphere when volcanoes erupt and when dead plants and animals decay.
This is because co2, like ozone, n2o, ch4, and chlorofluorocarbons, does not condense and precipitate from the atmosphere at current climate temperatures, whereas water vapor can and does. The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature moisture wind air pressure climate. Atmosphere, layers of the atmosphere, weather and climate earth science lesson powerpoint 1. Each chapter in the series will showcase many activities for the students both middle and high school to. Science interactive notebook earths atmosphere students and teachers will love the activities from this next chapter in the earth science interactive notebook series. Earth science purpose the mission of nasa s earth science enterprise ese is to develop a scientific understanding of the earth system and its response to natural and humaninduced changes. The average weather of a particular part of the world at different times of the year. The weather and climate unit covers science topics associated with weather, climate, and also includes biomes. Advances in science have led to the development of new machines, tools, materials, and processes. Minerals unit mineral powerpoint what are minerals and how do we id mineral vocab mineral id chart mineral webquest document. Nov 28, 2015 importance of studying earth science an understanding of the rocks and minerals that make up the solid earth, and how these materials interact with atmosphere, the world water supply, and living organisms provides the foundation for all natural and environmental sciences. This phenomenon, known as superrotation, requires a continuous input of angular momentum, from an unknown source, to overcome friction with the surface. Lower atmosphere is heated from earths surface heating of the atmosphere is termed the greenhouse effect.
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