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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?
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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
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