Layers of the Atmosphere Project-Based Learning Activity | Environmental Science | Grades 9–12

Layers of the Atmosphere Project-Based Learning Activity is a project-based learning activity for high school Environmental Science (grades 9–12) on Layers of the Atmosphere.

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

Sections: Environmental Science Project Based Learning • Chapter 08; 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: “What essential biological protection is provided by the stratospheric ozone layer (O3)?”

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.

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 Environmental Science, grades 9–12.

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