Reading: What is the Biosphere?

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A short reading by the Aspen Global Change Institute that summarizes what the biosphere is. This resource can be used as an introduction to the topic by teachers interested in teaching about climate change and the role of the biosphere.

This reading includes overview discussions on the following topics:

  1. What is the biosphere?
  2. How does the biosphere work?
  3. Diversity of Life
  4. How is the biosphere changing?

The reading also includes a short journal activity. 

Students will understand what the biosphere is. They will also understand about climate change and the role of the biosphere.

Use this tool to help your students find answers to:

  1. What is the biosphere?
  2. Discuss climate change and the role of the biosphere.

About the Tool 

Tool NameThe Biosphere
DisciplineEarth Sciences, Biological Sciences
Topic(s) in DisciplineClimate Change Overview
Climate Topic Climate Literacy; Introduction to Climate Change
Type of tool Reading
Grade LevelMiddle School; High School
LocationGlobal
LanguageEnglish 
Translation
Developed byAspen Global Change Institute
Hosted atAspen Global Change Institute website
LinkLink
AccessOnline
Computer SkillsBasic
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