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Organization for Community Networks

Ofcn: The Influence of Physical Geography: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity from the Academy Curricular Exchange of the Columbia Education Center, this instructional activity teaches students to determine the physical geography and climate of the area and how they influence the...
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Other

Paleomap: Climate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.
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Other

Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
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Climate Zone

Climate in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Mexico show the average monthly temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this North American country. General geographical information and a map are also included.
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Information Technology Associates

Slovenia: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography, climate, and terrain of Slovenia. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Chile show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Jordan show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Israel show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Iran

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Iran show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Bangladesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Bangladesh show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Japan show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of North Korea

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in North Korea show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Indonesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Indonesia show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Southeast Asian country. There is also a map and other general information about Indonesia.
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Other

Mr. Palm: Regions of Texas

For Students 3rd - 5th
The four major geographic regions of Texas are described in text and a slideshow, with a discussion of their landforms, climate, vegetation, animals, and resources.
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on the physical geography of the Middle East considers the impact of the landscape and climate on both ancient and modern societies in the region.
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Other

Yukon College: Geographic Concepts: Introduction to Circumpolar Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains the geography of the circumpolar north, which includes northern Eurasia. Read about the different climates and ecozones in this area. Includes student assignments.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Around the World

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
This resource will compare different regions of the world by climate, geography, animal life, and culture. The site focuses on the differences within the United States regions.
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NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Regional Climate Maps Former Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Find weekly, monthly, and 3-month climate maps for Russia and the Former Soviet Union. Includes total precipitation and minimum and maximum temperature.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Arctic Climate Curriculum, Activity 1: Exploring the Arctic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity introduces students to the Arctic, including different definitions of the Arctic and exploration of the Arctic environment and Arctic people. Students set out on a virtual exploration of the geography of the Arctic using...
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: General Geography Concepts Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Quiz yourself on basic geography concepts.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists

For Students 9th - 10th
During the International Polar Year, scientists descended on the Arctic and the Antarctic in droves. While there, they documented their experiences and research work. That rich database of information, covering November 2007 to October...
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: La Provence

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the French region of Provence. Five chapters cover history, language, geography, climate, cities and regions of Provence, cuisine, and even a little Roman Civilization history. It gives nice overviews on the principal...