Interact with this world map from McDougal Littell/TERC to highlight different climate zones and see a photograph of each one. Ten climate zones are represented, including tundra, desert, humid subtropical, and others.

Students learn about the climate zones of the world by interpreting data and then identifying climate zones described in postcards.

Describes the climate of Alberta and how it is different in different regions of the province. Provides a map that illustrates this concept. Includes links to other articles on Alberta's weather and climate.

A collection of resources - interactive activities and teacher tutorials - on the impact the ocean has on weather and climate.

The climate where you live is called regional climate. Global climate is a description of the climate of a planet as a whole, with all the regional differences averaged. Includes links to additional resources on climate and climate change.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how atmospheric circulation cells affect the climate of regions.

Takes a brief look at regional climate, global climate, and climate change.

Seasonal and regional average rainfall and temperature statistical information is given for Albania in this article.

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.

Presents an overview of the climate in Costa Rica then gives weather summaries by region in a chart form.

Find out about the climate of Algiers, Algeria from this BBC Weather site where you will read about the climate regions, temperature variations, precipitation, and sunshine amounts. There is also a current 5-day forecast for Algiers.

A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.

A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.

This interactive map explores the continent and countries of South America. Through political, physical, population, and climate map layers and individual country views, learn about the boundaries that define the continent's 12 sovereign...

The problems of global warming are examined from the following perspectives: climate pattern changes, health effects, and ecosystem disruption. You will also find a number of NRDC related webpages further amplifying the topic of global...

Equatorial Guinea is made up of islands and a continental region. Read about the land forms on each. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Known as the land of 1000 rivers, Galicia's rivers cross from the mountainous regions to the coast. Use this site to learn about the climate the first cultures, folklore and the major attractions. Available in English, Spanish or German.

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.

A description of the extreme climate of the Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, as well as the windiest. It is also the highest continent, and considered to be a desert as it has little rainfall. Includes information about the...

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-ESS2-6: atmospheric and oceanic circulation.

This site from the Virtual Sun gives a detailed account of the geographical region once inhabited by the Maya People. It describes the landscape, climate, and altitude.

Description of the region of the Yucatan Peninsula giving information on the climate, location, and history of the area.