MERLOT Materials

A review of the different layers of the atmosphere.

This journal article defines global warming, greenhouse effect, and climate change. It also provides critical thinking... see more

The final title in the Atmospheric Science series builds upon concepts explained in the earlier volumes to describe... see more

This exercise is intended to reinforce the importance of Earth's atmosphere to living organisms. Topics include our... see more

This section of the Windows to the Universe web site provides information and images about Earth's atmosphere including... see more

In this activity/demonstration, learners observe what happens when two ping pong balls are suspended in the air by a hair... see more

This course begins with a study of the role of dynamics in the general physics of the atmosphere, the consideration of... see more

Good brief overview of many of the physical characteristics about the atmosphere.

This course provides a detailed overview of the chemical transformations that control the abundances of key trace species... see more

In this activity, participants learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements. They will go... see more

This is a free, online textbook offered by Bookboon.com. "Atmospheric Pollution is a theme which is becoming increasingly... see more

This is a free, online textbook offered by Book Boon. Atmospheric Pollution is a theme which is becoming increasingly... see more

A large collection of solar images and information. Includes an illustration and explanation of the refraction of light... see more

This interactive exposes students to Earth's atmospheric gases of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ozone. As the user... see more

The second volume in the Atmospheric Science series introduces the concept of energy balance in the atmosphere and the... see more

This course provides an introduction to the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, including experience with computer... see more

simulates particles in an ideal atmosphere

The numerical methods, formulation and parameterizations used in models of the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean... see more

In this first volume of the Atmospheric Science series, readers are introduced to the layers of the atmosphere. Each... see more

quiz about the atmosphere with the ability to check your answers

The terms greenhouse effect, climate change, and global warming are often used interchangeably, yet they really refer to... see more

Forecasting is the ultimate form of model validation. But even if a perfect model is in hand, imperfect forecasts are... see more

This exercise, from the Environmental Science Activities for the 21st Century Project, is designed to introduce students... see more

This course presents the phenomena, theory, and modeling of turbulence in the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. The scope... see more