• This short video introduces students to the atmosphere and the hydrosphere using cartoon graphics, pictures, and a human narrator.
• Students will learn about the different layers of the atmosphere.

Positives

• The explanation of the Earth's spheres is clear and concise.
  
• The video breaks down the words atmosphere and hydrosphere into their scientific prefixes and root words to help build scientific literacy.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should understand that weather and climate are greatly influenced by the atmosphere and hydrosphere.
• There may be an ad before the video.
  

Differentiation

• Students could watch the video in pairs and draw a picture of the different layers of the atmosphere and components of the hydrosphere to demonstrate their understanding. 
• The video uses illustrated examples in which students can test their knowledge of the difference between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.
  
• Other recommended resources include the first part of the four spheres video and this video on the importance of phytoplankton in the ocean's ecosystem.
  

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