The Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics Branch is committed to quality scientific education for students of all ages and levels. This page provides links for teachers, students and interested parties to web materials that have been reviewed by scientists in the branch. These links have been reviewed for general accuracy and appropriateness to the subject, but do not carry the endorsement of the branch, the Goddard Space Flight Center or NASA, unless specifically stated on this page.

Lesson #1: The Sky is Falling?
This activity is designed to serve as a way for students to interact with the latest real-time ozone data on the web. The lesson will access data from the TOMS webpage (Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer; a satellite instrument used to measure ozone levels) to study real-time local and global ozone amounts, and variations. Developed by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.

Lesson #2: The Missing Link
This lesson uses with the web to show students how a scientist takes data from a TOMS instrument to see if it is reasonable. Scientists use a variety of instruments in order to measure an item of their interest. Validation of the data is almost as important as the data itself. The student will investigate how "missing" data is acquired. Developed by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA. Activity Sheets currently unavailable.

Lesson #3: Going in Circles
Satellites are very useful instruments in space. Although scientists use satellites for a wide variety of studies in space, students need to understand that they have many other uses, too. This lesson will provide students with an idea of the number of satellites in space and how they orbit, as well as the usefulness of satellites and how a student will be able to observe them at night. Developed by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.

Projects for Independent Research
This activity outlines 5 projects for advanced students to learn about atmospheric chemistry and dynamic properties. Developed by Matthew Binder (8th grade Earth Science) Centerville Middle School,Hempfield School District, Landisville, PA.