Washington's split Geography
September 17
WICOR
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September 17
WICOR
Write Essential Question on your EXIT Ticket to answer at the end of class.
I will participate in a class discussion and take notes on Washington's geography and various climates using a class demonstration and discussion.
Teacher Driven
How would you explain what Washington’s weather is like to someone not from here?
Why is it hotter in California?
Why is there snow on the top of mountains during the middle of summer?
What freezes faster: water or land? What heats up faster: water or land?
It takes less energy to change the temperature of land compared to water. This means that land heats and cools more quickly than water and this difference affects the climate of different areas on Earth.
Kelso, WA Kennewick, WA
Where does Washington's rain clouds come from?
What is the Rain Shadow effect?