Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least 3 sentences. Use the following sentence starters as a guide.
Learning about the characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere was hard because …
One way to help me understand how the greenhouse effect works is …
It is challenging to understand the impact of melting polar ice on global climate change because …
In order to remember definitions of vocabulary words in this unit, one strategy I used was ...
I was surprised to learn that …
What I found most interesting was …
One thing I would like to understand better about climate change is …
Learning about the characteristics of the layers of the atmosphere was hard because of the complex interactions between temperature, pressure, and composition at different altitudes.
One way to help me understand how the greenhouse effect works is by visualizing it as a blanket trapping heat around the Earth's surface.
It is challenging to understand the impact of melting polar ice on global climate change because of the interconnected nature of various environmental factors and feedback loops.
In order to remember definitions of vocabulary words in this unit, one strategy I used was creating flashcards and reviewing them regularly.
I was surprised to learn that the ozone layer is actually beneficial in the stratosphere but harmful in the troposphere.
What I found most interesting was learning about the role of clouds in regulating the Earth's temperature and participating in the water cycle.
One thing I would like to understand better about climate change is the potential solutions and policies that can help mitigate its effects on the planet.