Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how the ozone layer shields Earth from harmful rays and why pollution can damage it. A clear upper-elementary environment lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What does the ozone layer protect us from?
- Where is the ozone layer found?
- Why is it important to protect the ozone layer?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: ozone layer, atmosphere, UV rays, protect.
Try it: Explain in one sentence why the ozone layer is like a sunscreen for Earth.