4.6.1: Climate, WEather, & Temperature
Learning Target: I can explore how climate, weather, & temperature affects the environment.
1. Introduction video
Watch the introduction video that will walk you through the steps of what you are expected to do during this lesson.
2. JAMBOARD "PARKING LOT"
Click on your class below to find your Jamboard "parking lot". Share what you know about climate, weather, and temperature. If you are unsure, you can post your questions you have about these topics.
3. scenario
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association wants to plan in case of a catastrophic weather related event. The NOAA wants to build a weather station to monitor weather across the United States. They are unsure which state would be most suitable for this station. Your task is to:
1. learn cause and effect that weather, climate, and temperatures has on the environment,
2. explore different maps around the United States,
3. collect and display data,
4. draw conclusion and cite sources and present your selected choice to NOAA.
4. Vocabulary Words to Know
climate
Climate is the average measurements of temperature, wind, humidity, snow, and rain in a place over the course of years.
weather
Weather is changes in the atmosphere that occur on a daily basis.
temperature
Temperature is a degree of hotness or coldness the can be measured using a thermometer.
data
Data is a collection of information, gathered by observation, questioning or measurement.
5. "CLIMATE AND WEATHER" VIDEO INTRO
Questions to guide your thinking:
What kind of seasons do we have in our environment in New York City?
What kind of weather have you seen around New York City?
Does the weather influence our choices of what we do ex:. during different seasons?
HURRICANE
WILDFIRES
TORNADOES
6. Data chart with temperatures
This chart shows the average weather temperatures of the United States. In the first data column is the temperature in Fahrenheit ('F). The second data column is the temperature in Celsius ('C). The third data column shows the temperature rank from highest to lowest. *The right side is missing the rankings*
