Weather and Climate Interactive for Students

Presentation

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Science

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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NGSS

MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-5, MS-LS2-1

Standards-aligned

Rob Moore

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21 Slides • 33 Questions

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand the difference between weather and climate in our daily lives?

Because it helps us predict tomorrow's temperature accurately

Because it influences how we prepare for natural disasters and long-term changes

Because it tells us when to plant crops every year

Because it determines the color of the sky

Open Ended

What are some ways that weather and climate can impact your community or the activities you enjoy?

Type response here

Open Ended

How would you describe the weather today for your location?

Type response here

Multiple Select

Which of the following are weather conditions that can change by the minute, day, or week?

Temperature

Precipitation

Cloud cover

Wind speed & direction

Multiple Choice

Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

Thermometer

Barometer

Rain gauge

Anemometer

Math Response

What is the temperature if a cricket chirped 50 times in 28 seconds?

Type answer here

Deg^°

Rad

Multiple Choice

Which instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that falls to the surface?

Rain gauge

Thermometer

Barometer

Anemometer

Multiple Choice

What is the main factor that determines the form (rain, hail, sleet, snow) in which precipitation hits the Earth's surface?

Air temperature

Wind speed

Cloud cover

Humidity

Labelling

Drag the instrument label to the weather condition it matches.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Anemometer & Windsock

Thermometer

Rain Gauge

Multiple Choice

How does energy from the Sun contribute to the formation of weather?

It drives the water cycle, causing evaporation and precipitation.

It creates earthquakes.

It causes the moon to shine.

It makes plants grow faster.

Open Ended

Explain how high pressure and low pressure systems affect weather conditions.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Open Ended

Describe the difference between weather and climate using examples from the images.

Type response here

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that impact the climate of an area?

Latitude

Ocean currents

Elevation

All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors affects the amount of the Sun’s energy that reaches the Earth's surface and plays an important role in climate?

Latitude

Longitude

Altitude

Ocean currents

Multiple Choice

How do ocean currents influence the climate of coastal areas?

They regulate temperatures by carrying warm or cold water.

They increase the amount of rainfall only.

They make all coastal areas warmer.

They prevent any temperature changes.

Open Ended

Explain how ocean currents can lead to different climates in two coastal cities, such as Miami and San Francisco.

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Which climate zone do we live in?

Polar

Temperate

Tropical

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements refers to climate rather than weather?

High temperatures in the summer have increased over many decades.

There will be thunderstorms this afternoon.

Today's high temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

The temperature decreased as a cold front moved through.

Categorize

Options (6)

High temperatures in the summer

have increased over decades

July is usually the hottest month in

the southeast

New York’s winters are usually cold

and wet.

There will be thunderstorms this

afternoon

Today’s high temperature is 80

degrees Fahrenheit

The temperature decreased as a

cold front moved through.

Organize these options into the correct categories.

Read each statement and figure out if it refers to weather or climate.

Weather

Climate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a climate zone found in the United States?

Tropical

Desert/Dry

Humid Subtropical

Polar

Open Ended

How do you think the average rainfall per year

affects the types of plants and animals found in a

desert climate compared to a tropical climate?

Type response here

Multiple Select

Select all the climate zones described in the lesson.

Tropical

Desert/Dry

Humid Subtropical

Humid Continental

Multiple Choice

Based on the images and descriptions, match the following states to their climate zones: Southern Florida, Western Oregon, Most of Arizona, Northern Minnesota, Mountains in Colorado.

Tropical, Humid Subtropical, Desert/Dry, Humid Continental, Highlands

Humid Subtropical, Tropical, Desert/Dry, Highlands, Humid Continental

Desert/Dry, Tropical, Humid Subtropical, Highlands, Humid Continental

Highlands, Humid Continental, Tropical, Desert/Dry, Humid Subtropical

Open Ended

In your own words, come up with a definition for weather.

Type response here

Fill in the Blanks

Dropdown

refers to the atmospheric conditions at a given place and time. These include

wind speed/direction, precipitation, and cloud cover.

is different from weather because it is the average weather conditions of a place offer many years. Factors such as

, oceans, and elevation/topography can impact the climate of an area. The main energy source for both weather and climate is the

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can impact the climate of an area?

Sun

Oceans

Elevation & Topography

All of the above

Open Ended

In your own words, come up with a definition for climate.

Type response here

Open Ended

What are the main differences between weather and climate?

Type response here

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about weather and climate after today's lesson?

Type response here

Open Ended

How is weather different from climate?

Type response here

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