2. Key Idea
Scientists believe that the
formation of the universe
began through the explosion
of a primordial atom which
happened 13 billion years
ago. It is known as the Big
Bang. It became a theory
that also explains the
continuous expansion of the
universe.
3. Key Idea
Right after Big Bang, protons
and neutrons combined
together and formed light
elements Hydrogen and
Helium in the process of
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis.
Other light elements such as
Lithium and Beryllium were
also formed during this
process.
5. Q1
Q2
Q3
What do the words ‘compose’ and
‘composition’ mean?
What are some of the things that
compose the atmosphere?
Why is it hard to see or study the layers of
the atmosphere?
Component 1: Short Review
- What something is made of.
- Gases; Oxygen; Carbon dioxide; Water vapor; Clouds; Rain, when
it is raining; etc.
- Because the atmosphere and its layers are mostly made of colorless
gases, you cannot see the changes from one layer to another. Also,
because the layers are layers of gases, the gases can easily mix, making
hard to measure the exact layer surfaces or boundaries.
6. This lesson is about getting to
know better how the energy that
travels from the Sun affects our
atmosphere.
Component 2: Lesson purpose /Intention
E.g., We want to be sure we know and understand how the Sun’s
energy interacts with all the layers of the Earth’s Atmosphere, because
that results in the Earth being a place that life can survive and thrive
7. Component 3: Lesson Language Practice
Read out the following words
Composition
Gases
Particles
Atoms
Molecules Affect
Effect
11. Component 4B
Read out the following questions and answer the following
on your worksheet.
Q1. In which layer do most meteors vaporize?
Q2. Which two layers hold nearly all of the Atmosphere’s gases,
and about what percentage (%) of the gases do these two layers
hold?
Q3. Why might most of the gases of the atmosphere be in the
lower layers of the Atmosphere?
12. Component 4B
Read out the following questions and answer the following
on your worksheet.
Q1. In which layer do most meteors
vaporize?
-TheMesosphere.
13. Component 4B
Read out the following questions and answer the following
on your worksheet.
Q2. Which two layers hold nearly all of the Atmosphere’s gases,
and about what percentage (%) of the gases do these two layers
hold?
-
-TheTroposphereandtheStratosphere.Theyhold
about95%ofthegases(~80%+~15%=~95%.
14. Component 4B
Read out the following questions and answer the following
on your worksheet.
Q3. Why might most of the gases of the atmosphere be in the
lower layers of the Atmosphere?
-Gravityholdsthegasesdowntothelowerlayers;theheaviergases
areinthelowerlayers;thelightgasesandparticlesareinhigher
layers–see
1. ‘Onlyafewverylightsub-atomicparticlesaredetectable”inthe
Exosphere;
2. 2.‘Afewofthelightestatoms(hydrogenandhelium)detectable’in
theThermosphere
15. Read out the following questions and answer the
following on your worksheet.
Component 4C
Q1. How much of the Sun’s light is absorbed by the
ground?
Q2. What are some reasons that can explain why
the thermosphere is the hot layer?
Q3. What are some ways the atmosphere helps to
ensure that life can survive and thrive on Earth?
16. Read out the following questions and answer the
following on your worksheet.
Component 4C
Q1. How much of the Sun’s light is absorbed by the
ground?
- About50%.
17. Read out the following questions and answer the
following on your worksheet.
Component 4C
Q2. What are some reasons that can explain why
the thermosphere is the hot layer?
-TheThermosphereabsorbsalotofheatfromtheSun;Inthe
Thermosphere,gasmoleculesarebrokenupbytheSun’s
energyandthiswouldproduceheat–asthelightenergyis
transformedtoheatenergy.WhentheSun’sx-raysandUV
areabsorbedintheThermosphere,thiscreatesheatasaby-
productaswell.
18. Read out the following questions and answer the
following on your worksheet.
Component 4C
Q3. What are some ways the atmosphere helps to
ensure that life can survive and thrive on Earth?
-AlotoftheSun’slightreachesthegroundsoplantscanuseittomakefood.A
lotoftheSun’sharmfulX-raysandUVareabsorbedbytheThermosphere.The
ThermosphereabsorbsalotofthedirectheatfromtheSun.Theatmosphere
capturesalotofheatwhenlighthitsthegroundandtheclouds,andthiskeeps
theatmospherejustwarmenoughforlife.Lotsofbigdangerousobjectsand
dangerousparticlesburnupastheyhittheAtmosphere,sotheydonothitus –
wedonothavemillionsofcratersliketheMoon.
19. Component 5: Lesson Conclusion
The focus of this lesson was getting to know
better how the energy that travels from the
Sun affects our atmosphere. The lesson was
trying to reinforce that Earth has a delicate
energy balance, which helps life survive.
Remind students that good learners reflect on
their learning.
20. Component 5: Lesson Conclusion
Has the lesson helped you to think more about the role
of the atmosphere in supporting life? What are some
good things we get from the Sun, what are some bad
things we don’t want from the Sun?
-GoodthingswegetfromtheSunarelightand
heat;butBadthingswedon’twantfromtheSunare
X-raysanddangerous particles.
Ask students to write down their answer in the space provided on their worksheet.
Ask students to volunteer their answers, giving positive feedback. Read out a sample answer for all students to listen to and write down. This may come from the students or from the sample answers:
Sample answers:
Q1. What something is made of.
Q2. Gases; Oxygen; Carbon dioxide; Water vapor; Clouds; Rain, when it is raining; etc.
Q3. Because the atmosphere and its layers are mostly made of colorless gases, you cannot see the changes from one layer to another. Also, because the layers are layers of gases, the gases can easily mix, making it hard to measure the exact layer surfaces or boundaries.
Time: 5 mins
Read out the following words (from the students’ worksheets) and ask the students to read them to themselves and then out loud as a class.
Composition; Gases; Particles; Atoms; Molecules; Affect; Effect
Ask students to recognize and consider why science uses complex terms. They might discuss how the words Particles, Atoms and Molecules are important words in science. They might also discuss the differences in meaning of the words Affect and Effect, as they have special meanings showing relationships in science contexts
Time: 5 mins
Read out the following words (from the students’ worksheets) and ask the students to read them to themselves and then out loud as a class.
Composition; Gases; Particles; Atoms; Molecules; Affect; Effect
Ask students to recognize and consider why science uses complex terms. They might discuss how the words Particles, Atoms and Molecules are important words in science. They might also discuss the differences in meaning of the words Affect and Effect, as they have special meanings showing relationships in science contexts
Time: 5 mins
Read out the following words (from the students’ worksheets) and ask the students to read them to themselves and then out loud as a class.
Composition; Gases; Particles; Atoms; Molecules; Affect; Effect
Ask students to recognize and consider why science uses complex terms. They might discuss how the words Particles, Atoms and Molecules are important words in science. They might also discuss the differences in meaning of the words Affect and Effect, as they have special meanings showing relationships in science contexts
Time: 5 mins
Read out the following words (from the students’ worksheets) and ask the students to read them to themselves and then out loud as a class.
Composition; Gases; Particles; Atoms; Molecules; Affect; Effect
Ask students to recognize and consider why science uses complex terms. They might discuss how the words Particles, Atoms and Molecules are important words in science. They might also discuss the differences in meaning of the words Affect and Effect, as they have special meanings showing relationships in science contexts
Observe students’ answers. Ask students to volunteer their answers, giving positive feedback. Select a sample answer for all students to write down. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers.
Observe students’ answers. Ask students to volunteer their answers, giving positive feedback. Select a sample answer for all students to write down. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers.
Sample answers:
Q1. The Mesosphere.
Q2. The Troposphere and the Stratosphere. They hold about 95% of the gases (~80% + ~15% = ~95%.
Q3. Gravity holds the gases down to the lower layers; the heavier gases are in the lower layers; the light gases and particles are in higher layers – see 1. ‘Only a few very light sub-atomic particles are detectable” in the Exosphere; 2. ‘A few of the lightest atoms (hydrogen and helium) detectable’ in the Thermosphere
Observe students’ answers. Ask students to volunteer their answers, giving positive feedback. Select a sample answer for all students to write down. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers.
Sample answers:
Q1. The Mesosphere.
Q2. The Troposphere and the Stratosphere. They hold about 95% of the gases (~80% + ~15% = ~95%.
Q3. Gravity holds the gases down to the lower layers; the heavier gases are in the lower layers; the light gases and particles are in higher layers – see 1. ‘Only a few very light sub-atomic particles are detectable” in the Exosphere; 2. ‘A few of the lightest atoms (hydrogen and helium) detectable’ in the Thermosphere
Observe students’ answers. Ask students to volunteer their answers, giving positive feedback. Select a sample answer for all students to write down. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers.
Sample answers:
Q1. The Mesosphere.
Q2. The Troposphere and the Stratosphere. They hold about 95% of the gases (~80% + ~15% = ~95%.
Q3. Gravity holds the gases down to the lower layers; the heavier gases are in the lower layers; the light gases and particles are in higher layers – see 1. ‘Only a few very light sub-atomic particles are detectable” in the Exosphere; 2. ‘A few of the lightest atoms (hydrogen and helium) detectable’ in the Thermosphere
Look at students’ answers and give encouragement. Ask the students to volunteer their answers.
Select a sample answer for all students to write down for each question. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers. Sample answers:
Q1. About 50%.
Q2. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of heat from the Sun; In the Thermosphere, gas molecules are broken up by the Sun’s energy and this would produce heat – as the light energy is transformed to heat energy. When the Sun’s x-rays and UV are absorbed in the Thermosphere, this creates heat as a by-product as well.
Q3. A lot of the Sun’s light reaches the ground so plants can use it to make food. A lot of the Sun’s harmful X-rays and UV are absorbed by the Thermosphere. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of the direct heat from the Sun. The atmosphere captures a lot of heat when light hits the ground and the clouds, and this keeps the atmosphere just warm enough for life. Lots of big dangerous objects and dangerous particles burn up as they hit the Atmosphere, so they do not hit us – we do not have millions of craters like the Moon.
Look at students’ answers and give encouragement. Ask the students to volunteer their answers.
Select a sample answer for all students to write down for each question. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers.
Sample answers:
Q1. About 50%.
Q2. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of heat from the Sun; In the Thermosphere, gas molecules are broken up by the Sun’s energy and this would produce heat – as the light energy is transformed to heat energy. When the Sun’s x-rays and UV are absorbed in the Thermosphere, this creates heat as a by-product as well.
Q3. A lot of the Sun’s light reaches the ground so plants can use it to make food. A lot of the Sun’s harmful X-rays and UV are absorbed by the Thermosphere. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of the direct heat from the Sun. The atmosphere captures a lot of heat when light hits the ground and the clouds, and this keeps the atmosphere just warm enough for life. Lots of big dangerous objects and dangerous particles burn up as they hit the Atmosphere, so they do not hit us – we do not have millions of craters like the Moon.
Look at students’ answers and give encouragement. Ask the students to volunteer their answers.
Select a sample answer for all students to write down for each question. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers. Sample answers:
Q1. About 50%.
Q2. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of heat from the Sun; In the Thermosphere, gas molecules are broken up by the Sun’s energy and this would produce heat – as the light energy is transformed to heat energy. When the Sun’s x-rays and UV are absorbed in the Thermosphere, this creates heat as a by-product as well.
Q3. A lot of the Sun’s light reaches the ground so plants can use it to make food. A lot of the Sun’s harmful X-rays and UV are absorbed by the Thermosphere. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of the direct heat from the Sun. The atmosphere captures a lot of heat when light hits the ground and the clouds, and this keeps the atmosphere just warm enough for life. Lots of big dangerous objects and dangerous particles burn up as they hit the Atmosphere, so they do not hit us – we do not have millions of craters like the Moon.
Look at students’ answers and give encouragement. Ask the students to volunteer their answers.
Select a sample answer for all students to write down for each question. This may come from the students or from the following sample answers. Sample answers:
Q1. About 50%.
Q2. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of heat from the Sun; In the Thermosphere, gas molecules are broken up by the Sun’s energy and this would produce heat – as the light energy is transformed to heat energy. When the Sun’s x-rays and UV are absorbed in the Thermosphere, this creates heat as a by-product as well.
Q3. A lot of the Sun’s light reaches the ground so plants can use it to make food. A lot of the Sun’s harmful X-rays and UV are absorbed by the Thermosphere. The Thermosphere absorbs a lot of the direct heat from the Sun. The atmosphere captures a lot of heat when light hits the ground and the clouds, and this keeps the atmosphere just warm enough for life. Lots of big dangerous objects and dangerous particles burn up as they hit the Atmosphere, so they do not hit us – we do not have millions of craters like the Moon.
Time: 5 mins
Remind students that good learners reflect on their learning .
Ask students to answer the following questions either by class discussion or writing the answers in their worksheet.
Has the lesson helped you to think more about the role of the atmosphere in supporting life? What are some good things we get from the Sun, what are some bad things we don’t want from the Sun?
Sample answers:
Good things we get from the Sun are light and heat; but Bad things we don’t want from the Sun are X-rays and dangerous particles. What did you enjoy about the lesson?
Time: 5 mins
Remind students that good learners reflect on their learning .
Ask students to answer the following questions either by class discussion or writing the answers in their worksheet.
Has the lesson helped you to think more about the role of the atmosphere in supporting life? What are some good things we get from the Sun, what are some bad things we don’t want from the Sun?
Sample answers:
Good things we get from the Sun are light and heat; but Bad things we don’t want from the Sun are X-rays and dangerous particles. What did you enjoy about the lesson?