How to teach atmospheric chemistry at 14–16

By Martin Bluemel2024-02-06T06:00:00

A diagram showing UVC breaking down oxygen gas into individual oxygen atoms that then combine with oxygen gas to make ozone. Ozone is broken down again by UVA and UVB

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Use these guiding questions to guarantee student understanding of this tricky topic

When teaching 14–16 students atmospheric chemistry, the unseen aspects can be confusing for them. Introduce the real-life context to help your learners understand the impact of human activities on the environment. Use the guiding questions to boost students’ understanding, covering topics such as the composition of the Earth’s atmosphere, the dynamics of the ozone layer, and the role of greenhouse gases in absorbing infrared radiation.

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