Name ______________ Period____
Layers of the Atmosphere Assignment
Assigned Date: _____
Due Date: _____
Assignment:
1. Accurately draw the atmosphere layers in correct
order starting from closest to Earth to the farthest.
2. Draw or use clipart/magazine pictures that
represent all 5 layers of the atmosphere.
3. Include Title/Your Name/Period (ex.
Atmosphere Layers) of diagram, labels of each layer
& distances of each layer (see chart on back).
4. Use pictures of clouds, airplane, meteors,
Satellites, Northern lights etc.. in the layers to
demonstrate where they may appear.
5. The following words should appear and be represented
in your diagram:
Mesosphere Troposphere
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
Ozone
Ionosphere
Grading:
1. Accuracy of your information (layer order, distance
and pictures).
2. Neatness (writing, labeling…)
3. Handed in on time (see below for grading).
Demonstrate distance in one of the two ways….
Layer
From – To
Total distance
Troposphere
0 – 12 km
12 km
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere
See grading Sheet below
Layers of the Atmosphere Grade Sheet
1. Five layers (include ozone and ionosphere) in correct order----- 7 pts._____
2. Label all layers and Title/Your Name/Period-------------------------10 pts. _____
3. Correct distance given----------------------------------------------------- 6 pts._____
4. Correct pictures used in layers------------------------------------------- 6 pts._____
5. Completed neatly and appropriate measurements ------------------10 pts._____
6. Colorful presentation-------------------------------------------------------6 pts._____
Total possible points
45 pts _____
*1 point will be deducted from the 45, each day for being late. Days late -_____
Final Grade_______