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Mountains and Rain Shadows InteractiveMountains and Rain Shadows Interactive
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PBS
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Mountains and Rain Shadows

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Scholars use an online interactive to learn just how different the other side of the mountain actually appears. They use satellite images, graphics, and videos to compare the impact of winds, oceans, clouds, precipitation, and more on the long-term climate of both sides of the mountain. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

mountains, climates, rain

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Observe satellite views of mountains in your area and discuss any similarities or differences
  • Discuss the different animals that live in each environment

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free PBS LearningMedia account

Pros

  • Includes non-visual supports for the sight impaired
  • Designed to integrate with Google Classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.4

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