This editable resource is a 4 day lesson plan on Earth's atmosphere that includes a 4 day lesson plan, video sheet, student project guide, and powerpoint/google slides. This lesson can be used along with the website The Habitable Planet found at this website here.

The lessons center around the students creating a project displaying the information they learn from independent or group research using a piktochart (more information on what a piktochart is and how to use it in the classroom found here). Everything is editable so project format can be swapped for a canva poster or infographic, google slides, google doc etc.

Resource includes:

1. A 15 question video sheet for the introductory video on the atmosphere. 28 minutes long and includes answer key. Video can be found here.

Video Question worksheet format:

• Fill in the blank
• Explanation
• True/False

2. A 4 day lesson plan includes step by step instructions on implementing the piktochart project based on sections 2 through 9 of the atmosphere online textbook found here with contingency plans for diverse learners.

Lessons include:

• Anticipatory sets (warm up/do now)
• Discussion points
• Clear and concise instructions
• Group and individual expectations are spelled out
• Exit tickets
• Learning standard
• Key vocabulary words found in ppt
• List of materials needed- iPad, computer, headphones etc.
• Step by step directions with teacher notes
• Extended instructions for developing or advanced learners.

3. Student handout with step by step procedure on how to create the piktochart project either independently or with a small group.

Handout for project format:

• Step by step instructions for students
• Easy to access links
• Pre-planning questions
• 5 questions to be answered in the piktochart project

4. Powerpoint that includes 40+ slides with notes on the vocabulary and instructional steps for differentiated notes.

Powerpoint format:

• Step by step instructional steps
• Differentiated notetaking
• Notes on vocabulary found in the lesson plan

5. Rubric for project

Topics include:

• Atmosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Mesosphere
• Thermosphere
• Climate
• Weather
• Solar energy
• Global warming
• Greenhouse gases

How can I utilize this resource in my classroom?

This product can be used as an extensive in-person or distance learning project or as an extended sub activity. Included is a Word and pdf version of each resource. These resources can be modified.

Note: this resource is in a zip file. Some computers may need a program such as Winzip to open these types of compression files. Please see this website for more information on how to open a zip file here.

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