a layer of gases that surrounds a planet and may contain small amounts of solid and liquid particles

a combination of two or more substances that are physically mixed and can be separated

a chemical process that uses oxygen from the air and glucose to provide energy for life processes

an insoluble solid formed when two solutions react together

Gases in the atmosphere

Science

In the Atmosphere and Changing Climate unit, pupils will build on their understanding of the carbon cycle and climate change to explore the evidence for the composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere, and the effects and mitigation of increased levels of carbon dioxide and methane.

In the Earth's Resources unit, pupils learned about the composition of rock, the interior of the Earth, and how igneous and metamorphic rocks are made by heating.

This unit explores the rock cycle and the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It also examines the atmosphere's composition, human-induced carbon dioxide production, and its impact on climate. Focus is on interpreting data, identifying patterns, and presenting explanations.

Carbon cycle and climate change

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Which gas makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere?

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

Which gas in our atmosphere is used to fill some types of food packaging, to keep food fresh for longer?

to fill some types of food packaging to extend shelf-life

Which of the following are uses of carbon dioxide?

Which gas will form a white precipitate when bubbled through limewater, making the limewater turn milky?

extinguish the splint to leave a glowing splint

Order the following statements to describe how to test for the presence of oxygen gas.

What is the correct molecular formula for carbon dioxide?

contains different substances that can be physically separated

contains different elements chemically bonded together

Match the following key words to their definition.

Which of the following processes requires carbon dioxide?

Which key word is used to describe a layer of gases that surrounds a planet?

What is the percentage of oxygen gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Gases in the atmosphere

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.