Chemistry Lesson: The Ozone Layer
Created by Teacher(s): Greta Stacy|Published on: September 7, 2023
Grades: 11, 12, AP
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Chemistry
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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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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Emmanual Collins
The Ozone layer is such an important topic, so I'm glad to see there's a lesson for it! 😊😊
2 years ago
