Students learn about some of the different climate zones in China and consider what would be appropriate design, construction and materials for houses in those areas. This prepares them to conduct the associated activity(ies) in which...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A huge resource for researchers without GIS capabilities who need data on population and land area by country across a range of physical characteristics. These include measures such as the number of...

Young scholars create a set of graphs that facilitate comparison of climate change predicted for various states. They also use Microsoft Excel to create a graph showing precipitation data.

In this activity, students will investigate the change in global temperature by analyzing data on Google Earth for 13 different cities. Students will then interpret the climate patterns for those cities to make conclusion about the...

After learning about the climates of different ecological regions of the United States, young scholars investigate the impact of climate change on plants that live in those regions. By looking at changes over time, they can better...

Younger students will love this colorful yet educational site on global warming and climate change. Easy to read factual information is included. Available in many different languages.

Tables for the different climate regions in Mexico show the average monthly temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this North American country. General geographical information and a map are also included.

Students conduct an investigation to determine CO2 levels in four different gas samples, examine evidence of global warming in our environment, and consider their own role in contributing to global warming.

This lesson plan is an introduction to Earth's climate and covers key principles regarding Earth's unique climate, atmosphere, and regional and temporal climate differences. Students will gain an understanding of how the weather and...

This is lesson five of a 9-lesson module. Activity explores the effects of climate change on different parts of the Earth system and on human well-being: polar regions, coral reefs, disease vectors, extreme weather, and biodiversity.

A teacher guide designed to support a visit to the Bullock Museum, but can be used on its own using available resources. Includes information, discussion questions, activities, and worksheets. This module looks at the challenges Texans...

Tables for the different climate regions in Peru show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this South American country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Jordan show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Israel show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Iran show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Bangladesh show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Chile show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Argentina show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this South American country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Japan show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in North Korea show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.

Tables for the different climate regions in Guatemala show the average temperature, rainfall, and snowfall in this Central American country. A map is also featured.

Tables for the different climate regions in Indonesia show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Southeast Asian country. There is also a map and other general information about Indonesia.

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These six interactive visualizations to help students understand different aspects of the climate.