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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 3 Ess2 2: World Climates

For Teachers 3rd
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-ESS2-2: world climates.
Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed, comprehensive information on countries and people all over the world. Great tool for discovering facts on world issues, seeing photos, and just exploring the world in general. Also includes quizzes based on the website's content.
Website
Other

Mcdwn: Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wonderful site! Learn about climates and gather helpful information. When you are done, take the climates quiz to show what you have learned.
Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Saudi Arabia

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes information about Saudi Arabia, including geography, environment, languages, religion, population, and more. Read how the plants and animals adapt to its hostile climate.
Website
National Weather Service

National Weather Service: Jet Stream: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The Online School for Weather discusses the world's major climate categories based upon general temperature profile related to latitude.
Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: French Guiana

For Students 9th - 10th
A compilation of facts and information of the South American country of French Guiana. Discusses its history, geography, environment, food, economy, arts, and more. There are a few photos that show the beauty of the country.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Visualizing Weather and Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
With visualizations, we can see the entire planet from all angles at once. We can see the invisible - such as water vapor in the atmosphere and the way air flows around the world.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Temperate Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia article providing a brief description of temperate climates and their characteristics.
Handout
World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
Website
Geographyiq

Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Mexico: What Is a Habitat?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Sofia came back from a trip around the world. She noticed how each animal she saw belonged to a certain habitat. Help her learn about animal habitats and the species that live there.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.12 Biome

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn how the biomes of the world are determined by their climate and ecosystem.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Chad: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A great look at the physical features, climate, and topography of the landlocked country of Chad. Read about the climate zones and wildlife. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Warming of the Polar Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
While global average temperature has risen above the 1950-1980 average, our planet's polar regions are experiencing warming at a faster rate than other places.