Earth Science Unit 2 Day 1

Language: topography, factors that determine climate, latitude, altitude

Questions:

1. How would you describe the climate in Denver?
2. Why do you think the climate in Denver is different than the climate in Southern California?
3. What makes the seasons?

Mini-Lesson: What's the difference between weather and climate?

Activity: Climate Videos

Links for Climate Videos

Earth: Climate and Weather
World Climates
The Ocean, A Driving Force of Climate
The Coriolis Effect
The Gulf Stream Explained
How Does the Climate System Work?
Climate Science: What You Should Know.