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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Pbl: Climate/weather

For Students 6th - 8th
An eighteen-part learning module with links to images, videos, and websites about climate and weather.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Atmosphere & Health

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find out how the atmosphere, climate, and the greenhouse effect are related. While the atmoshere can protect us, it can also be harmful to our health.
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Website
Other

Climate Seeks Protection Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
The Climate Seeks Protection campaign in Germany provides information on climate protection from a German standpoint. This site also has information for private citizens as well as businesses on how to become involved in climate...
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Website
Other

National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Weather Versus Climate

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares and contrasts weather and climate.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Understanding Ecosystems: Climate Part 2 of 4

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students understand how climate affects our ecosystems. Links are provided to further their knowledge of the types of plants and animals that live in different climate zones.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Biomes of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a Life Science lesson for students in grades 7-8. It was specifically designed to assist ESL students read, pronounce, and understand the meanings of key concepts presented in...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Climate Intro

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a short, basic introduction to climate. It includes solar radiation and the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Climate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about the differences between climate and weather. Topics include - Keeling Curve, Average Global Temperature, Electromagnetic Radiation, Energy Balance, Global Equilibrium, and...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Mountain Environments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Using the mountain environment, students analyze the ways humans depend upon, adapt to, and affect the physical environment and explain how this physical characteristic provides opportunities for, or...
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Website
Study Languages

Study Spanish: El Ecuador

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about Ecuador's Mt.Chimborazo. An additional link provides more information on the indigenous people of Ecuador. Great reading selection for beginning...
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Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site studies what air is as well as what composes the atmosphere.
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Website
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Modelling Climate Change in a Box

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students model climate change in an experiment. Provides directions and models to accomplish this experiment on global warming.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Spring

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This spring unit is targeted for kindergarteners to learn about climate and environment changes in the spring. An assessment is included at the end by means of Activotes.
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Handout
National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center: Factors Affecting Arctic Weather and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to the factors that affect the Arctic's weather and climate: latitude, land/sea distribution, solar radiation, air temperature, air pressure, winds, humidity, clouds, and precipitation.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Hydrosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore real scientific data relating to the hydrosphere. With this information you can gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. Click on the data examples to view a full scale version.
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Lesson Plan
Organization for Community Networks

Ofcn: The Influence of Physical Geography: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson from the Academy Curricular Exchange of the Columbia Education Center, this lesson teaches students to determine the physical geography and climate of the area and how they influence the needs of the population.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Climate

For Students 1st - 5th
Kid's learn about the science of climate. How it differs from weather over a long period of time.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Weather Versus Climate Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes the key points of weather versus climate. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Article
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief informational site contains a definition of climate as well as the various climate types.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Major Domains of the Earth Atmosphere

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about the atmosphere and its different layers.
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Activity
Other

Unep/siem D2 Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information on the effects of weather on islands. There is some mention of sea breezes.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Climate

For Students Pre-K - 1st
european climate