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Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and describe the five main layers of Earth's atmosphere and their characteristics.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Layers of the Atmosphere - Earth Science for Kids!

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Practice

14 min

11 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe the characteristics and significance of the stratosphere, including its role in protecting life on Earth. Explain the features of the thermosphere and discuss its importance in relation to space exploration and phenomena such as auroras. ”

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