Weather vs. Climate

Topic 1: Climate

Activity- Climate Investigation

Explore the characteristics of a climate.

Assignment-

1. Read the article What is the Difference Between Weather and Climate? to gain background knowledge on climates. Respond to the question in the Padlet below (make sure to use your class's Padlet).

2. Conduct the M&M Climate investigation. Record results in Google Sheets. Revise your response from yesterday in the same Padlet below.

Teacher Resource

Topic 2: Extreme Weather

Activity- Jigsaw Research Activity

Using a variety of informational texts, analyze the characteristics and causes and effects of severe weather in the United States.

Assignment-

1. Read a variety of informational text from the library or trusted online sources. Complete the graphic organizer.

2. Prepare an anchor chart to teach the class about the type of severe weather.

3. Read/listen to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and respond to the question in the Google Form.

Acceptable Online Sources:

• News ELA- Use the search to find articles on your topic.

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Email: jgrennan@ramapo.edu

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