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Students have the opportunity to interact with the data by constructing graphs and utilizing tables while they analyze seasonal precipitation and temperature.
Opportunities exist for collaboration as students describe their data to others.
A slideshow and worksheets are included to facilitate a seamless implementation of this lesson.
Many links are provided to encourage exploration of climate and weather patterns worldwide.
Prerequisites
Students should have a general understanding of the seasons and the weather patterns.
Constructing graphs, particularly a bar graph or pictograph, should be taught prior to this lesson.
Lesson plans, student worksheets, and presentation slides can be found here.
Differentiation & Implementation
Although this is a third-grade lesson, it can be expanded on for use through grade 5.
Some students may need additional instruction or review to help locate the cities and countries on the globe.
This lesson can be extended by graphing the data over 10-year periods of time to highlight any trends or changes in weather patterns, particularly precipitation and temperature.
This video can be used as a quick preview or review of the difference between weather and climate.
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