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People and Climate Lesson PlanPeople and Climate Lesson Plan
Publisher
Baylor College
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3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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1 hr
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Year
2012
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People and Climate

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Model how the sun's energy strikes the planet and help your class relate it to a climate map. Assign small groups an individual climate zone to discuss. They reflect on and research how humans survive in the assigned climate and write a description to share with the rest of the class.

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solar energy, energy, climates

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climate, solar energy, human adaptation, science

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  • Variations, visualizations, and discussion questions are suggested
  • Many cross-curricular activities are provided as additional materials
  • Part of a larger unit on atmospheric changes

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