Important Dates:
January - "Is the Earth Getting Warmer?" is due.
January 18 - Atmosphere vocabulary quiz
January 18 - Overview Packet is due.
January 23 - Atmosphere test
Your notebook is useful study guide for the test as well as the other useful resources below.
Useful Resources:
Note-taking Worksheet, Reinforcement, Overview
Atmosphere Review
Radiation, Conduction, Convection rap
Layers of the Atmosphere
How does the ozone absorb uv radiation?
With this unit...
I can identify the different spheres of the Earth and list examples of how they interact.
I can identify the gases in Earth's atmosphere and describe why it is important.
I can list the layers of the atmosphere and describe the pressure and temperature for each layer.
I can describe the importance of the ozone layer and what breaks it down.
I can describe how the Sun's energy warms the Earth.
I can explain the water cycle and determine what fuels it.
I can explain why air moves and how the Coriolis Effect affects this movement.
I can explain global and local wind patterns and what causes them.