C13 - Earth's atmosphere
Independent learning
Introduction
The atmosphere is a thin bubble of gas that surrounds the planet. Without it life as we know it would not exist. This unit looks at how it got to be like it is today. We will also look at how humans are changing the atmosphere and what effects this will have.
Task 1: Know
Task 1a: Use look, cover, write, check and quizlet to learn the answers to the core questions and the keywords for this topic.
Learn
Task 2: The Earth’s atmosphere
Task 2b: Make notes that:
Describe the current composition of the Earth's atmosphere including the % of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
Describe the Earth's early atmosphere
Explain how the composition of the atmosphere has changed.
Task 2c: Complete and self mark the exam question
Task 3: Greenhouse gases and climate change
Task 3b: Make notes that:
Describe the greenhouse effect, including all of the stages involved.
Name the three greenhouse gases and list their sources.
Describe the difference between weather and climate.
Define carbon footprint.
List the ways we can reduce our carbon footprint.
Task 3c: Copy and complete the table
Task 3d: Complete the progress quiz
Task 4: Atmospheric pollution
Task 4b: Make notes that:
Describe how fossil fuels are formed - use the video to help.
Copy and complete the table
Task 4c: Complete and self mark the exam questions
Task 5: Summary
Task 5a: Watch the video
Task 5b: Read through the BBC Bitesize revision material for this topic and complete the quizes
Task 5c: Complete the seneca learning unit for your set.
Task 5d: Make a mind map or single page revision summary of this topic and add it to your revision folder. Use the specification links to help you.
Task 6: Check
Task 6: Complete the end of unit quiz to make sure you have understood this topic.