Lesson Plan
Climate Literacy

Clean: Seasonal Temperature Pattern Variation in Different Regions of the World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use GLOBE climate science visualizations to display student data on maps and to learn about seasonal changes in regional and global temperature patterns.
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Geography

For Teachers 3rd
A learning module on world geography. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students investigate where their community is located, where...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Climate and Life Provinces of North America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of North America and Central America showing the seven climate zones and three life provinces in the region. The map is color-coded to show the Arctic, Hudsonian, and Canadian climate zones (Boreal Region), Transition,...
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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.
Handout
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.
Handout
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.
Handout
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.
Handout
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.
Handout
Climate Zone

Guatemala Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Guatemala show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Central American country. A map is also featured.
Handout
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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Curated OER

Ed Tech Clearinghouse: Koppen Climate Classification of North America, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1911 of the climate regions of North America using the classification system developed by Wladimir Koppen, based on the concept that native vegetation is the best expression of climate. The major groups are (A)...
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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.
Handout
NSTATE

Netstate.com: The Geography of Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick facts about the geography of Arkansas including land area, highest and lowest points, elevations, lakes, rivers, regions, and climate.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online

For Students 9th - 10th
This portal site offers quick access to a wide range of information about each country, continent and region of the world.
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Other

University of Wisconsin Marathon County: Koppen's Classification Map

For Students 6th - 8th
Keeping vegetation in mind, Koppen's Climate Classification Map is the most widely used system of measuring the combination of precipitation and temperature. This map identifies areas and labels them variations of tropical, dry,...
Website
Geographyiq

Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Dry Spells, Wet Spells: How Common Are They?

For Students 6th - 8th
Here's a project that looks at what the weather was like for over a hundred years. The goal of the project is to compare long-term precipitation patterns in different regions of the country. You will work with historical climate data,...
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BBC

Bbc: Weather: Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about current weather conditions anywhere in the world by entering the city and country. The site breaks down the information into specific areas and regions, which makes it convenient to search through.
Handout
World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource for gathering comprehensive information on the geography of Colombia which is divided into four geographic regions: Andean Highlands, Caribbean Lowlands, Pacific Lowlands, and Eastern Colombia. Also delves into the climate...
Handout
World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
Take an exciting tour of the Patagonia region in South America in this engaging site. Students discover the history, economy, geography, climate, and people of this region. It includes maps, journal excerpts, photographs, and classroom...
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Other

U.s. Antarctic Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This government site delves into the research of all aspects of the Antarctic region including its ecosystems, its impact on the climate, and aerospace.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mean Average Temperatures in North America, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of North America showing the mean annual isotherms of the region given in degrees Fahrenheit. "The climate of North America naturally varies greatly, depending on latitude, the general atmospheric circulation or direction...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...