The Atmosphere

In becoming a prospective Geography teacher, there are so much interesting things that you come across and it may surprise you how important it may be. Even though we did so many courses before, I only realized that most of the topics can be related to or be interconnected some where or the other. From this Atmospheric systems and processes course, I was allowed to recollect my thoughts from another geography course and from researching the topic when preparing lessons out on Practicum. I use this prior knowledge and applied it in class where was necessary.


Today class we learn about the Sun's radiation and the heat energy transfer. It a "refresher" to review the composition of the atmosphere and the functions. The atmosphere is very important since it blocks the Sun's dangerous rays from reaching the Earth. It also traps heat, to make the temperature comfortable for living organisms by containing the most important gas for us to breathe, oxygen. Without the atmosphere it would be impossible for any living organisms to live on Earth. Radiation from the Sun is important because without the Sun we are nothing. Without the Sun's heat and light, the Earth would be dark and lifeless since the sun warms our seas, spins our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns and gives energy to grow green plants to provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth. In addition, this energy drives our weather systems and our climate is also adversely affected by the amount of radiation given of by the Sun to the Earth.



 I would like to use the activities of team building and group work in my classroom because it allows bonding and collaboration among the members. Also it will helps us better our understanding of each others' strengthens, weaknesses and interests.