Five Layers of the Atmosphere Foldable

1. Stack three half sheets of paper (8 ½” x 5 ½”) so that the back sheet is one inch higher than the front sheet. 2. Bring the bottom of the three sheets upward and align the edges so that all of the layers or tabs are the same distance apart. 3. When all tabs are an equal distance apart, fold the paper and crease well. 4. Label each flap with an atmosphere title with the bottom flap being the Earth’s surface. 5. Using the bullet method, list 5 facts for each layer of the atmosphere. 6. Decorate in a colorful style!!!!!!!! 7. Once you have finished, open the papers and glue them together along the valley or inner center fold.

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Exosphere

Thermosphere Mesosphere

Stratosphere

Troposphere Earth’s Surface * * * * *

Fold

Five Layers of the Atmosphere Rubric

REQUIREMENTS POSSIBLE POINTS POINTS EARNED

1. Five Layer Titles 10

2. Layer 1: 5 facts 10

3. Layer 2: 5 facts 10

jcameron2010 4. Layer 3: 5 facts 10

5. Layer 4: 5 facts 10

6. Layer 5: 5 facts 10

7. Illustrations 10 (hand drawn, colored, neat) 8. General requirements 15 (Written in ink, spelling, accurate fact)

9. Name, Date, Core #_____ 15

TOTAL: 100

NAME:

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