Ozone+Research

**Ozone Research**

**Scientific Claim** = The ozone layer is an important natural resource on which humans have no impact.

Research Question: Is the scientific claim valid?

Breakdown the claim to determine what it is really suggesting – we call these “truths”. What are the “truths” being put forth in the scientific claim you are researching? Do you agree with the following? Truth #1 The ozone layer is important. Truth #2 The ozone layer is a natural resource. Truth #3 Humans have no impact on the ozone layer.

 Vocabulary that is important to understanding your research question


 * Atmosphere || Ozone Layer Holes ||
 * Stratosphere || Depletion ||
 * Ultraviolet (UV) radiation || Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) ||
 * Ozone molecule || Cataracts ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Ozone Layer ||  ||

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Use your research template to help with your investigation

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Write or type a one page response which explains and supports whether the claim is valid or invalid in which your evidence is organized in a meaningful way, factual and provides accurate <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">connections to the “truths” identified by the claim.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Tools to help you research

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Databases

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">[[image:science_online.png link="@http://www.fofweb.com/Direct2.asp?ItemID=WE40&ID=18821"]] || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">media type="custom" key="20927294" || <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">media type="custom" key="20927276" ||