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Home Home TIGed Activities Database K-4 Climate: Air

K-4 Climate: Air [edit]

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GreenLearning (see all activities by this organization)

Level:
Primary / Elementary

Views: 678

Subjects:
Mathematics
Science
Geography
Technology and Skilled Trades
Environmental Studies

Topics:
Air, Atmosphere and Climate

Web Pages Used:
K-4 Climate: Air Module
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This module provides elementary teachers with resources and activities to introduce students to the difference between weather and climate and the impact of climate change on their everyday lives. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to further their understanding and consolidate their knowledge. All of the investigations are a beginners level and are listed below. They can be downloaded in full from the 'K-4 Climate Air Module' link.



The NASA Global Climate Change Education/Earth Science Education Alliance (ESSEA) modules include situations, connections to standards, resources and sample investigations. Unless labeled K-4 the modules can be adapted for middle and high school students.



 



Investigations (all beginner):


- A Way to Start Understanding Climate: Land.


- Air Temperature, Melting Ice and Disappearing Land. 


- The Dirt on Dirt and Climate. 


- Learn About Climate and Land. 


- Design a Climate: Land Investigation.


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