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Chemistry Lesson: The Ozone Layer

Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: September 7, 2023
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12, ap-college Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

Synopsis

In this lesson, students discover the chemistry behind the ozone layer’s depletion and recovery, then apply their learning to advocate for climate action.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students investigate the properties of ozone and oxygen to understand how the ozone layer protects life on Earth.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students learn about the Chapman cycle and complete a jigsaw activity about the causes of ozone depletion.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a social media post about a climate issue that is important to them, inspired by the success of the Montreal Protocol.
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Subjects: Chemistry
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Sep 07, 2023

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Emmanual Collins
The Ozone layer is such an important topic, so I'm glad to see there's a lesson for it! 😊😊
1 year ago