The Atmosphere Project-Based Learning Activity | Earth & Space Science | Grades 9–12

The Atmosphere Project-Based Learning Activity is a project-based learning activity for high school Earth & Space Science (grades 9–12) on The Atmosphere.

Pairs with: The Atmosphere Slide Show Presentation; The Atmosphere Guided Notes; The Atmosphere Lesson Quiz; The Atmosphere Vocabulary Words & Definitions.

Sections: Earth Science Project Based Learning • Chapter 11; Project Station #1; Technical Vocabulary Matching; Learning Objective & STEM Challenge Target; Investigation Protocol & Directions; Station 1: Technical Vocabulary Term Cards (cut Out); Term #1; STEM Vocabulary. Sample item: “Why do unreactive chlorine reservoir species convert into highly reactive forms over Antarctica?”

What's inside: Project Based Learning Activity (editable .pptx + PDF, 30 slides); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: HS-ESS2-4 — Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s systems result in changes in climate. HS-ESS2-7 — Construct an argument based on evidence about the simultaneous coevolution of Earth’s systems and life on Earth.

Resource type: Project-Based Learning Activity. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Students work through the project stations over several class periods, ending with a product they present. Built for high school Earth & Space Science, grades 9–12.

Format note: These files are delivered in Microsoft Office formats (Word and/or PowerPoint). If you open a worksheet that includes tables in Apple Pages or another non-Microsoft app, table formatting may not display correctly. For best results, use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint (or upload the file to Google Docs). If you run into any formatting issues, contact us and we can send a PDF version.