A Pleasant Atmosphere: Part 2
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | Mathematics Science Vocational/Technical | |
| Author | Linda Campbell
Paula Keplinger Russell Keplinger | |
| Description | This is a follow-up unit from our first one named "A
Pleasant Atmoshere. A study of the upper atmosphere, including meteors and auroras. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Microsoft Office, the Internet, and Internet software
(Netscape or Internet Explorer) | |
| Grade Level | 7 | |
| National Standards | Science:
Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle. Mathematics: Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process. Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and data analysis. Technology: Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology. Knows the characteristics and uses of computer software programs. Understands the relationships among science, technology, society, and the individual. | |
| Career Clusters | Science and Natural Resources | |
| Keywords | Atmosphere
Aurora Mesosphere Meteor Thermosphere | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Lesson 1: Messing Around in the Mesosphere
Lesson 2: Take A (Meteor) Shower in the Mesosphere Lesson 3: Warming Up to the Thermosphere Lesson 4: Paintings in the Sky! Lesson 5: Make Your Point with Power! | |
| References | Miami Science Museum
NASA Explore Zone Newton's Apple Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |
| Math IGO or CSO | 7.30; 7.31 | |
| Science IGO or CSO | 7.5; 7.10; 7.12; 7.13; 7.16; 7.18; 7.19; 7.20; 7.22; 7.24; 7.32; 7.57; 7.62 | |
| Vo Tech IGO or CSO | 7.78; 7.79; 7.80; 7.83; 7.85; 7.92 | |