Summary
Ozone: You know it, you love it. But what the heck is it? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim explains everything you need to know about this rare but important gas. He’ll show you what ozone is made of, and why the ozone layer is so important. You’ll learn how the activities of humans have been harming the layer, and what could happen to people and the planet without it. You’ll also see what the governments of the world have done to stop ozone depletion and reverse the thinning trend. It’s not too late to do something about the ozone layer — Tim will show you how you can help!
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Ozone Layer:
- What is one new thing you learned about ozone layer?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining ozone layer.
- Draw or give one example of your own.