An engaging lesson covering the evolution of Earth’s atmosphere designed for the AQA Specification. Suitable for mixed ability, Foundation and Higher classes. Contains differentiated activities and support which can easily be removed for Higher groups.

Objectives:

• Know which gases made up Earth’s early atmosphere
• Be able to describe what changes occurred to the atmosphere and why
• Make a clear comparison between Earth’s early atmosphere and the atmosphere today

Structure:

• Travel in time simulator, consider what Earth would have been like 4.6 Billion years ago
• Explanation of atmosphere formation and evolution
• 5 Question Quick Quiz
• Differentiated matching up worksheet with answers
• 6 Mark Exam Style Question with support
• Summary team game