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This lesson plan enables learners to explore the differences between weather and climate. They collect local weather data for a defined period of time, and then compare these data with longer-term climate data for their community.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Thermometer for recording temperature outdoors
- A copy of the “Daily Weather Data” worksheet for each day of data collection
- A copy of the “Instructions for Getting Climate Data (Daily Average Temperature)” for each learner or group of learners (optional: the educator can look up these data ahead of time and fill in the table to save time)
- A copy of the “Instructions for Taking Weather Observations” for each group, plus one additional copy to post in the classroom
- A copy of “Weather vs. Climate Summary” for each learner or group
- A copy of the “Temperatures in the Contiguous 48 States, 1901 to 2011” graph
- Graph paper for each learner
- Pencils
- Colored pencils
- Computer and Internet access
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Processes
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Measurement
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Data Analysis and Probability
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, United States Environmental Protection Agency,