Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: Introduction to the Atmosphere

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Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: Introduction to the Atmosphere

published by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

This web page is a module for Grades 5-8 on the topic of Earth's atmosphere. It contains background information for teachers on atmospheric gases and their properties, explains how energy is transferred between the earth's surface and the atmosphere, and discusses the role ocean currents play in transferring heat. Included are links to seven classroom activities and labs on radiation, conduction, convection, the water cycle, and more.

NOTE: A few of the labs involve hot liquids and require close teacher supervision. See Related items on this page for additional resources by the same authors.

https://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_1_1.htm

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Other Sciences - Geoscience Thermo & Stat Mech - First Law = Heat Transfer	- Middle School - High School - Informal Education	- Instructional Material = Activity = Laboratory = Tutorial = Unit of Instruction

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Keywords:: conduction, conduction, convection, convection, convection current, energy, experiment, heat, heat transfer, module, radiation, thermal energy
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created October 15, 2008 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:: October 25, 2011 by Caroline Hall
Last Update when Cataloged:: October 11, 2007

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This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.

Topic: Heat and Temperature
Unit Title: Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy

A complete module for Grades 5-8 on the topic of Earth's Atmosphere. It would be a great way to introduce the concept of heat transfer and thermal energy in a cross-curricular format that ties together physical science, geoscience, and the environment. Included are seven labs with printable student guides.

Links to Units:

Physical Sciences K-8 Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy Unit

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: Introduction to the Atmosphere. Boulder: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, October 11, 2007. https://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_1_1.htm (accessed 18 September 2024).

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Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: Introduction to the Atmosphere:

Is Supplemented By About Temperature

This is a primer on the basics of heat and temperature, written by middle school teachers to help other teachers build an understanding of thermodynamics.

relation by Caroline Hall

Contains Atmospheric Processes: Radiation

One of seven labs developed specifically for use with this unit of instruction for grades 5-8.

relation by Caroline Hall

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