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- 4th
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Students examine how the geographical and topographical factors result in change of climate from place to place. They research climate in Brazil, and create and share presentations. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the different vegetative zones of the Gal??pagos Islands and how each is influenced by weather patterns. They see how scientists use climatograms to identify weather patterns within a specific area. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine oxygen isotope ratios and how they are related to water temperature. They also identify three forcing factor changes for climate change. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students distinguish between weather and climate. They discover how humans impact climate. They write a letter to their senator asking them about their opinions of global warming. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the characteristics of different climate regions. They discover the different lifestyles, clothing, food options, and water sources that are available in the different climate regions. They discuss how engineers help us adapt to all climates and roleplay different families in various parts of the world. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the cultures that live in Marine West Coast climates. In groups, they create a table comparing and contrasting the cultures they have researched. They discuss the effect the physical environment has on people. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the roles that the United States government agencies play in weather forecasting, climate control, and other climate-related environmental issues. They then write letters to President Bush recommending how a new National Climate Service could be organized using resources from these established agencies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students articulate differences between climate and weather using examples in a written statement. Using climate data from across the country, they describe climate patterns for various parts of the United States on a map. Students explain how land and water masses might affect temperature and precipitation using the climate data. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students engage in a lesson that is about the ocean and how it effects the climate. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They collect data and make comparisons according to climate regions. Students also look at the cooling rates of land and water. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore, examine and discuss their local climate, what kind of rainfall they have, how warm is it in the summer and how cold in the winter and then extend and idea to contrast our climate with others. They also assess and discuss historical climate, such as ice ages. Full Review »

