Weather, Climate, and Hazards · Earth & Space
Global Climates
Comparing different climate zones around the world and their characteristics.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it always warm near the equator and cold at the poles?
- 2What is the difference between today's weather and a region's climate?
- 3How do mountain ranges affect the climate of the land around them?
Common Core State Standards
3-ESS2-2
Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Weather, Climate, and Hazards
Period: Earth & Space
Suggested Methodologies
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