ATMOSPHERE
Course Description:
Earth’s atmosphere invites students to embark on a fascinating journey into the dynamic realm of Earth's atmosphere, where complex processes shape our weather, climate, and environmental health. Through a blend of scientific inquiry, data analysis, and practical application, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, composition, and functioning of our planet's atmospheric system.
The course begins with an exploration of the structure and composition of Earth's atmosphere, examining its layers and the distribution of gasses that make up its composition. Students will learn about the roles of key atmospheric components such as nitrogen, oxygen, and greenhouse gasses in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life.
Human activities' impact on air quality will be a central focus, with students investigating the sources and consequences of air pollution. They will explore how activities such as burning hydrocarbons, industrial emissions, and deforestation contribute to smog, acid rain, and ozone depletion, and assess strategies for mitigating these impacts.
The course will also delve into patterns of global climate change over time, differentiating between short-term weather fluctuations and long-term climate trends driven by natural processes and human-induced factors. Students will analyze the impacts of human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, land use change, and deforestation on global climate patterns, attributing changes in Earth's systems to these anthropogenic influences.
This class also has an environmental exploration (field trip) component that will be accessible to students in the New Hampshire-Maine-Massachusetts region. A virtual option will be offered for students outside of the area.
Duration: 6 weeks
High School Credit: .25 in NH
Course Description:
Earth’s atmosphere invites students to embark on a fascinating journey into the dynamic realm of Earth's atmosphere, where complex processes shape our weather, climate, and environmental health. Through a blend of scientific inquiry, data analysis, and practical application, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, composition, and functioning of our planet's atmospheric system.
The course begins with an exploration of the structure and composition of Earth's atmosphere, examining its layers and the distribution of gasses that make up its composition. Students will learn about the roles of key atmospheric components such as nitrogen, oxygen, and greenhouse gasses in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life.
Human activities' impact on air quality will be a central focus, with students investigating the sources and consequences of air pollution. They will explore how activities such as burning hydrocarbons, industrial emissions, and deforestation contribute to smog, acid rain, and ozone depletion, and assess strategies for mitigating these impacts.
The course will also delve into patterns of global climate change over time, differentiating between short-term weather fluctuations and long-term climate trends driven by natural processes and human-induced factors. Students will analyze the impacts of human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, land use change, and deforestation on global climate patterns, attributing changes in Earth's systems to these anthropogenic influences.
This class also has an environmental exploration (field trip) component that will be accessible to students in the New Hampshire-Maine-Massachusetts region. A virtual option will be offered for students outside of the area.
Duration: 6 weeks
High School Credit: .25 in NH
Course Description:
Earth’s atmosphere invites students to embark on a fascinating journey into the dynamic realm of Earth's atmosphere, where complex processes shape our weather, climate, and environmental health. Through a blend of scientific inquiry, data analysis, and practical application, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, composition, and functioning of our planet's atmospheric system.
The course begins with an exploration of the structure and composition of Earth's atmosphere, examining its layers and the distribution of gasses that make up its composition. Students will learn about the roles of key atmospheric components such as nitrogen, oxygen, and greenhouse gasses in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life.
Human activities' impact on air quality will be a central focus, with students investigating the sources and consequences of air pollution. They will explore how activities such as burning hydrocarbons, industrial emissions, and deforestation contribute to smog, acid rain, and ozone depletion, and assess strategies for mitigating these impacts.
The course will also delve into patterns of global climate change over time, differentiating between short-term weather fluctuations and long-term climate trends driven by natural processes and human-induced factors. Students will analyze the impacts of human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, land use change, and deforestation on global climate patterns, attributing changes in Earth's systems to these anthropogenic influences.
This class also has an environmental exploration (field trip) component that will be accessible to students in the New Hampshire-Maine-Massachusetts region. A virtual option will be offered for students outside of the area.
Duration: 6 weeks
High School Credit: .25 in NH