Description
Engaging 1-2 day lesson plan for middle schoolers about climate. Compare climate to weather, identify the factors that affect climate, collect data in a hands on activity, and complete a formative assessment.
Includes:
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Engagement/Do Now worksheet. Uses picture prompts to elicit conceptual understanding of climate vs. weather.
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12 page slide show – PDF includes a link to download a Google Slide show with the difference between climate and weather and the factors that affect weather (elevation, latitude, wind and ocean currents, proximity to bodies of water, and mountains).
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2 page cloze notes.
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Hands on activity. Quick 15 minute activity collecting temperature data from 2 points on a globe.
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Formative assessment. 36 cards to sort into “Weather” and “Climate” piles to review.
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Full lesson plan, set up guide, and answer keys.
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