Stratosphere Layer

Stratosphere Layer

The stratosphere layer is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere.  Ozone is a type of oxygen molecule that is abundant in this layer.  It heats this layer as it absorbs energy from incoming ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.  This layer is very dry.  Air contains little water vapor and because of this, few clouds are found in this layer.

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/stratosphere.html

The Troposphere Layer

Troposphere Layer

This layer is the closest layer to the Earth.  This is where weather occurs.  It begins on Earth's surface and extends out about 4-12 miles.  This layer's temperature decreases with height.  Most clouds are also found in this layer.  This layer is also known as the lower atmosphere.

http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/troposphere.html

Layers of the Atmosphere

We will be researching information

on the different layers of the atmosphere!  

The atmosphere consists of the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and the exosphere.

Students will be broken up into 5 different groups - each group will have a different layer.
Each group will be required to find certain information on that layer.

1-Research the layer you are assigned.

Make sure to include the name of your layer to begin your post.

2-Write a small summary of what you read about your layer.

Include important facts that we should know.

3-Find an image of your layer and include it in your post.

4-Provide us with a link to more information on your layer.