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Climate ZonesClimate Zones
http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-maps/world-climate-map.html
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What is Climate: Climate encompasses the statistics of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind, precipitation, atmospheric particle count and other meteorological elemental measurements in a given region over long periods. Climate can be contrasted to weather, which is the present condition of these elements and their variations over shorter periods. A region's climate is generated by the climate system, which has five components: atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, land surface, and biosphere. The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, terrain and altitude, as well as nearby water bodies and their currents. Climates can be classified according to the average and the typical ranges of different variables, most commonly temperature and precipitation. The most commonly used classification scheme was originally developed by Wladimir Koppen. According to Wladmir Koppen, there are 6 climate zones including: Tropical humid, Dry, Mild Mid Latitude, Severe Mid Latitude, Polar and Highland.
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Your groups task will be to conduct research on your given Climate Zone and design a poster in which you will present to the class. The poster will include your information found including:•at least 5 interesting facts about your climate zone (Temperatures, average rainfall, animals and plants living in area, etc.)•Activities you could do there•Would you want to travel to this climate zone? Why or why not.•If yes, what country/city would you want to travel too?You will have to use the Web to research your given Climate Zone.You have all week to work on this during class time. Next Monday we will start presenting them to the class. If your group needs extra time, you can finish on your own time.Good luck!
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Step 1. You will work with the 4 people at your table on the Climate Zone I assign you.
Then you will break up the work amongst yourselves. The jobs include: •Researchers (2)•Illustrator•Author
Once you have decided on the jobs you can move on to the next step.
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Step 2. As a group, you can begin working on your assigned parts.Researchers: Here are some helpful websites that will start you in the right direction:•http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm•http://www.worldclimate.com/•http://www.wxresearch.com/usnorm.htmIllustrators: You can start by looking on Google images for some ideas on pictures to include on your posters. You should have at least 5 pictures that go along with your information and two should be hand drawn. Authors: You can start by helping the researchers take down their information on the note guide I provided for you in class. You may also be typing the information up as your group goes if you want to present the information on the poster typed out.
You’ll need to cite your sources you found information from on a separate page. Here is a link that will help with that: http://easybib.com/
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Step 3. Once you have recorded all the notes and decided on pictures you are including, you’ll need to start designing your poster. It will need a title including:•Your Climate Zones name•Group members names•5 or more facts•Different activities•Why or why not you would want to travel there•If yes, where?
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Step 4. After your poster is complete, your group will be presenting to the class their poster. You’ll need to decide who is sharing what parts. I will take volunteers first on Monday. Be ready to share your hard work with the class!!
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Teacher Name: Shelby Garcea
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1Content - Accuracy At least 5 accurate
facts are displayed on the poster.
4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.
3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.
Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.
Graphics - Relevance All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.
All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.
All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.
Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
Required Elements The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
All required elements are included on the poster.
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.
Several required elements were missing.
Attractiveness The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Use of Class Time Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Date Created: Feb 25, 2013 02:40 pm (CST)
Making A Poster : Climate Zones
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Congratulations you have completed your Web Quest! You have learned about all 6 Climate Zones. You have learned many skills including teamwork, researching, presenting, and citing your sources correctly. With the help of you, every student has learned about all the different climates with the help of your classmates. Wonderful job everyone. I hope you have enjoyed this alternative learning style!
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Map Picture: http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-maps/world-climate-map.htmlIntroduction Information:• http://geography.about.com• http://science.nationalgeographic.com/ Helpful websites:•http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm•http://www.worldclimate.com/•http://www.wxresearch.com/usnorm.htmCitation Resource: http://easybib.com/Rubric Resource: http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
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