ATMOSPHERE

One of 5th grade's Earth Science standards focuses on the Earth's Atmosphere.

Using the following resources, learn more about the layers of the atmosphere as well

as understand the greenhouse effect.

Once you have viewed the two readings and watched three entertaining short videos, submit a blog responding to the two Discussion Forum questions.

Readings:

Layers of the Atmosphere

Greenhouse Effect

Videos:

The Atmosphere

Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere

The Greenhouse Effect

The Earth's Atmosphere Discussion Forum:

Now that you have read and watched videos about the

Earth's Atmosphere, show me what you have learned

by synthesizing the information.

*Evaluate and respond to two other blogs posted by classmates within one week.
*Whether you agree or disagree with their comments, explain why with evidence from the readings and/or videos.
* Please follow online etiquette expectations with appropriate feedback and respect of each other's thoughts and opinions.:

Discussion Forum Question #1:

Could there be life on Earth without the greenhouse effect? Explain why or why not.

Discussion Forum Question #2:

Express your ideas about what might happen if Earth lost its atmosphere.