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This lesson helps students understand the difference between weather and climate The goal is to develop a deeper understanding of the climate systems discussed
The difference between weather and climate is time Weather is what is Weather is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place
Here are a couple of characteristics: • Climate describes the range of what you might expect in a given location—the limits of what the weather might be In
The climate of any region is influenced by many different but interacting factors These include latitude, elevation, proximity to large water sources, ocean
This lesson plan enables students to learn the differences between weather and climate Students collect local weather data for a defined period of time,
scientists using real data about long-term weather patterns like rain and tempera- you think of a different climate nearby? Draw what it looks like and
They actually have very different meanings Weather is a short term phenomenon that occurs in a region over a short period of time Rain, sleet, snow, wind,
The Difference Between Weather and Climate Grade Level: Middle School (6-8) Rational or Purpose: With the increased concern about global warming,