Unit 9: What's Above Us Teacher's Guide & Resource Materials
Students will understand the connection between weather, the ocean, land and everything on the Earth. They will understand the impact human activities have on the atmosphere. Students will identify seasons and their importance to the health of all creatures on the planet. They will identify ways to participate in a healthy relationship with the world.


Contents:
150 Page Full-Color Printed Book (Digital PDF Also Available)
25 Circle Time Lessons
14 Life Skill Lessons
13 Activities
Includes 74 pages of resource materials


Chapter 1: Layers and Layers of Atmosphere
Students will identify the different atmospheric layers and their importance. They will understand that weather takes place in the lower layers. They will learn how rain is made.
Chapter 2: Clouds in the Sky
Students will identify various weather events. They will identify various clouds and where in the atmosphere they reside. Students will understand the connection between weather, the ocean, land and everything on the Earth.
Chapter 3: Greenhouse Effect
Students will understand the impact human activities have on the atmosphere. They will identify gasses that create the greenhouse barrier and ways they can promote a healthier atmosphere in their own homes.
Chapter 4: Creatures Great and Small
Students will identify planets in the solar system. The will understand the effects the Sun and Moon have on the Earth. They will identify seasons and their importance to the health of all creatures on the planet. They will identify ways to participate in a healthy relationship with the world.
Questions children should be able to answer
1. Why is clean air important?
2. What can we do to help keep the air clean?
3. What are the seasons?
4. How are seasons important to our health?
5. Name 3 or more ways we can have a healthy relationship with the world.