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What Is the Difference Between Weather and Climate?

Provided by: NowThis Earth |Published on: November 14, 2022

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Synopsis

This video from NowThis Earth distinguishes between weather and climate, discusses extreme weather, and talks about why some people get confused about the difference between climate and weather.
Students will understand the misconception that cold temperatures are evidence that climate change isn't real.

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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: NowThis Earth

Region: Global, New York City

Languages: English

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Positives

The video gives a very clear explanation of the difference between weather and climate.
Engaging visuals accompany this video.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic understanding of weather, climate, and climate change.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can use this video after a lesson on weather and climate.
After this video, students could be given a class activity to write out the differences between weather and climate.
Teachers can use this video to provide evidence of the impact of climate change on humans.
Click here for another video explaining the difference between weather and climate.
Click here for a class activity for elementary schoolers on climate and weather.
Click here for an activity on the differences between climate and weather for 6th-12th graders.

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