What Is the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Provided by: NowThis Earth|Published on: November 14, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Videos
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: NowThis Earth
Region: Global, New York City
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This video from NowThis Earth distinguishes between weather and climate, discusses extreme weather, and talks about why some people get confused about the difference between climate and weather.
- Students will understand the misconception that cold temperatures are evidence that climate change isn't real.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The video gives a very clear explanation of the difference between weather and climate.
- Engaging visuals accompany this video.
Prerequisites
- Students should have a basic understanding of weather, climate, and climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can use this video after a lesson on weather and climate.
- After this video, students could be given a class activity to write out the differences between weather and climate.
- Teachers can use this video to provide evidence of the impact of climate change on humans.
- Click here for another video explaining the difference between weather and climate.
- Click here for a class activity for elementary schoolers on climate and weather.
- Click here for an activity on the differences between climate and weather for 6th-12th graders.
The resource introduces the concept of weather and climate. The explanation given and the facts presented are valid, and this is recommended for teaching.
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