Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Climate

Learning Goals

I know the difference between weather and climate.
I can explain 6 factors that affect climate.
I can produce a climate graph.
I can use data from a climate graph to classify an area as having a continental or maritime climate.


Lesson

Give notes comparing weather and climate

Students to complete defintion activity. Climate Terms

Teach climate graphs. Climate Graph WATERLOO WELLINGTON





Notes:

Weather refers to the day to day conditions of the atmosphere for a given time and place.

Climate refers to the long term average weather conditions for a given time of the year and place.