What atmospheric changes can be identified in our daily lives? This activity's main objective is to enable students to understand the difference between weather and climate through the application of scientific and investigative methodology based on observation, recording, and interpretation of phenomena in their surroundings. It involves constructing a graph to describe the weather conditions over a specific period (e.g., 6 months, 1 year). Students will learn to use their senses to describe it and comprehend that patterns that repeat over an extended period constitute the climate of a location.
Authors:
Flavia Sant'Anna Rios, Laís Britto Ferreira, Melissa Spindola Estevam, Sandra Freiberger Affonso.
Participants
Variable
Goal
Understand the difference between weather and climate through the application of scientific and investigative methodology.
Materials
building blocks
Wooden base 5cm high x 5cm deep x 50 cm wide
Printed images of icons representing weather conditions
Hot glue or instant adhesive
Thermometer (or weather apps available for mobile or computer)
Sheets 1 - Recording of weather conditions (1 for each student or group per month of observation)
Sheets 1 - Temperature record (1 for each student or group per month of observation)
Chips 3 - Summary (1 for each student or group) - at the end of the observation months
