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Grade 10 Lesson Plan Week 3

This Grade 10 lesson plan focuses on the atmosphere, ozone layer, and topographic maps, aiming to help students understand their composition, importance, and how to navigate using maps. The lesson includes interactive activities, discussions on ozone depletion and its effects, and practical exercises with topographic maps and compass directions. Students will also have optional homework assignments to reinforce their learning.

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Grade 10 Lesson Plan Week 3

This Grade 10 lesson plan focuses on the atmosphere, ozone layer, and topographic maps, aiming to help students understand their composition, importance, and how to navigate using maps. The lesson includes interactive activities, discussions on ozone depletion and its effects, and practical exercises with topographic maps and compass directions. Students will also have optional homework assignments to reinforce their learning.

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Grade 10 Lesson Plan: The Atmosphere, Ozone Layer, and Topographic Maps

Duration: 50 minutes
Date: _________________________________________________________

Objective
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the composition and structure of the atmosphere.
2. Identify the causes, effects, and ways to reduce ozone depletion.
3. Recognize the importance of the ozone layer and the atmosphere.
4. Interpret conventional signs and symbols on topographic maps.
5. Navigate positions using compass directions (16 points).
6. Utilize atlases to locate geographical features.

Materials:
Whiteboard and markers
Projector and computer (optional for visual aids)
Topographic maps
Atlases
Worksheets

Lesson Plan
Introduction
1. Begin with a brief question:
“What is the atmosphere? What do you think is inside it?”
Introduce the topic of The Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere.

2. Overview of Lesson:
Today we will explore the layers of the atmosphere, the ozone layer, and how we can
protect it. We’ll also look at how topographic maps and atlases help us navigate the world
around us.

Part 1: The Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere (10 minutes)


1. Explanation:
The atmosphere is composed of several gases, primarily nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%),
and small amounts of argon, carbon dioxide, and other gases.
Layers of the atmosphere:
Troposphere: Where weather occurs.
Stratosphere: Contains the ozone layer.
Mesosphere: The coldest layer.
Thermosphere: Where the auroras occur.
Exosphere: The outermost layer, where space begins.

2. Activity:
Interactive Q&A: Ask students to list the gases in the atmosphere and match each one
with its function.
Part 2: The Ozone Layer (15 minutes)
A. Causes and Effects of Ozone Depletion (7 minutes)
1. Explanation:
Causes of ozone depletion:
Humanmade chemicals such as CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), halons, and other
ozonedepleting substances break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere.
These chemicals are often found in refrigerants, air conditioners, and aerosol propellants.

Effects of ozone depletion:


Increased levels of UV radiation: reaching the Earth’s surface, leading to skin cancer,
cataracts, and other health risks.
Damage to ecosystems: Plants, marine life, and animals are affected by increased UV
radiation.

B. Ways to Reduce Ozone Depletion (5 minutes)


1. Explanation:
Montreal Protocol: An international treaty that helped reduce the use of ozonedepleting
chemicals.
Alternatives to CFCs, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and other safe chemicals.
Reducing the use of products containing ozonedepleting substances.

Importance of the Ozone Layer (3 minutes)


1. Explanation:
The ozone layer acts as Earth’s sunscreen, protecting life from harmful UV radiation.
Without it, the planet would experience extreme levels of radiation, leading to health
issues and environmental damage.

Topographic Maps (15 minutes)


A. Conventional Signs and Symbols (7 minutes)
1. Explanation:
Topographic maps use symbols and contour lines to represent features like mountains,
rivers, roads, and forests.
Common symbols include:
Solid black lines for roads
Green areas for forests
Blue areas for water bodies (rivers, lakes)
Contours to represent elevation changes.

2. Activity:
Map Matching Exercise: Give students a topographic map with key symbols. Have them
identify and label rivers, roads, and forests.

B. Navigating Position Using Compass Directions (8 points) (8 minutes)


1. Explanation:
Primary Directions: North, South, East, West.
Intermediate Directions: Northeast (NE), Northwest (NW), Southeast (SE), Southwest
(SW).

2. Activity:
Compass Directions Exercise: Give students a simple map with two points (A and B) and
ask them to navigate using compass directions.
Example: “To go from A to B, you need to move NorthEast for 5 km, then NorthWest for 3
km.”

Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. Recap:
Summarize the importance of the ozone layer and its protection.
Review the structure of the atmosphere and how topographic maps help us understand
the Earth.
Encourage students to ask questions.

Homework Assignment (Optional)


1. Ozone Layer Protection: Write a short paragraph about what people can do to help
protect the ozone layer.
2. Topographic Map Exercise: Find a topographic map of a local area and identify at least five
symbols used in the map.

Worksheet: The Atmosphere, Ozone Layer, and Topographic Maps

Part 1: The Atmosphere

1. What are the main gases found in the Earth's atmosphere?


2. List the five layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to the Earth's surface.

Part 2: The Ozone Layer

3. What are two primary causes of ozone depletion?


4. Name two effects of ozone depletion on human health.
5. How does the ozone layer protect life on Earth?
6. What is the Montreal Protocol, and why is it important?
Part 3: Topographic Maps

7. Match the following topographic map symbols with their meanings:


A. Black dashed line _______________
B. Green shaded area _______________
C. Blue area _______________
D. Black square with cross _______________
1. Building
2. Road
3. River
4. Forest

8. If you are standing at point A on a map facing North, which direction will you face if you
rotate 90° clockwise?

9. Using compass directions, describe how to navigate from point A to point B.

Answer Key

Part 1: The Atmosphere

1. Main Gases: Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Trace Gases.
2. Five Layers of the Atmosphere:
1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere
5. Exosphere

Part 2: The Ozone Layer

3. Causes of Ozone Depletion:


CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)
Halons

4. Effects on Human Health:


Skin cancer
Cataracts
5. How the Ozone Layer Protects Earth:
The ozone layer absorbs most of the sun's harmful UV radiation, preventing skin cancer,
cataracts, and other health problems.

6. Montreal Protocol:
An international treaty to phase out the use of ozone depleting chemicals like CFCs. It is
crucial for reducing the depletion of the ozone layer.

Part 3: Topographic Maps

7. Map Symbols:
A. Black dashed line Road
B. Green shaded area Forest
C. Blue area River
D. Black square with cross Building

8. 90° Clockwise from North:


You would face East.

9. Navigating from Point A to Point B:


Example answer: From Point A, move NorthEast for 2 km, then turn SouthWest for 3 km to
reach Point B.

This lesson plan and worksheet combination will help engage students in understanding the
atmosphere, ozone layer, and topographic maps. The activities and exercises allow them to
apply the concepts in practical ways.

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