Atmospheric Energy
Grade 545 min
Learning Objective
I can explain how the sun's energy heats the Earth and its atmosphere.
Lesson Flow
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A guide to the energy of the Earth - Joshua M. Sneideman
TED-Ed
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how the sun's energy warms the Earth's surface. Explain how the sun's energy contributes to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere. How does the Earth's surface affect the flow of energy from the sun to the atmosphere?”
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