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- Climate Change ...and Your Community
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So what exactly is climate? This first installment of a six-part series introduces the concept of climate using real-world data tables and topographic maps. The timely lesson includes a comprehensive overview of climate, as well as further activities and topics for research.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use parts of the lesson as an independent in-class assignment, or as a homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
- Topographic maps of two areas are needed for some parts of the lesson, so be sure these are available
- Part C of the lesson has class members designing and conducting an experiment; be sure that materials are available if using this part of the lesson
Pros
- Includes data tables for various cities in the US on different aspects of climate
- Furthers understanding of an important topic that is the center of current events and discussions/debates
Cons
- Cities are listed in some of the climate data tables but not in others
- Directions reference an EarthComm notebook
- Document permissions do not allow for printing