OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of “climate” and explore the world’s five major climates. In the activity, Climate Decoder, students color one part of a world map to figure out the different climates of that region. Students then combine maps and search for global climate patterns.

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• Subject Area: Computer Science, Science, Reading/Language Arts, Art
• Grade Level : 3-5
• Computer Science Domains:
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Lesson Plan

Overview

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of “climate” and explore the world’s five major climates. In the activity, Climate Decoder, students color one part of a world map to figure out the different climates of that region. Students then combine maps and search for global climate patterns.

ASSESSMENT PRE/POST-TEST

If you met someone from another country, what questions would you ask to figure out what climate he or she is from?

OBJECTIVES

Label Maps with types of climates based on regions.

CATCH/HOOK

Talk about the temperature changes students have felt in the last few weeks of school. Draw a picture of what the day looks and feels like. Compare what they remember what the first week of school was like.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Each student will create a section of a map and then work together to put a map together. They will compare the climate of their recordings and placing them on the map.

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REVIEW

This lesson can be broken up to use for 20-30 minute time frame over 5 days or in one setting. It can can be adapted to your schedule.

Day 1: Watch Exploration Video Day 2: Activity Set Up and Activity Day 3-4: Continue Activity Day 5: Wrap Up Follow all instruction with Mystery Science Video

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