Layers of the Atmosphere

by Montessori Global

Price: 450 points or $4.5 USD

Subjects: science,earthAndSpaceScience,earthAndTheSolarSystem,earthMaterialsAndSystems,weatherAndClimate

Grades: 5,6,7

Description: Engage your students with the "Layers of the Atmosphere" interactive Boom Cards activity, designed to align with NGSS standards for Earth Science and enhance understanding through Montessori-aligned sequential learning. Explore the Earth's atmosphere comprehensively with this activity, which aligns with NGSS Earth and Space Sciences standards MS-ESS2-5 and MS-ESS2-6, focusing on the atmosphere's structure, composition, and its role in weather and climate. Instructional Targets: NGSS Alignment: Helps students grasp atmospheric layers, their characteristics, and their influence on Earth's weather systems. Montessori Method: Utilizes the Montessori three-period lesson approach to guide students from recognition to mastery, encouraging independent learning and critical thinking. Cross-Curricular Integration: Supports learning in science, geography, and environmental studies. Pedagogical Methods: Three-Period Lesson: Follows the Montessori structure: fact presentation, identification, and recall, ensuring concept retention and understanding.