Betsy Youngman, LuAnn Dahlman, Earthlabs from TERC
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This activity develops students' understanding of climate by having them make in-depth examinations of historical climate patterns using both graphical and map image formats rather than presenting a general definition of climate. Students explore local climate in order to inform a pen pal what type of weather to expect during an upcoming visit. Students generate and explore a variety of graphs, charts, and map images and interpret them to develop an understanding of climate.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Natural causes, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Natural causes, Geoscience:Hydrology, Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Solar radiation, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Climatology :Regional climates, Orbital patterns Resource Type: Activities Grade Level: High School (9-12) Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science
