6th Grade Science Guide

6.3 Weather & Climate 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

●​ I can interpret charts, maps and graphs related to weather and climate.

●​ What is climate?

their weather data to the climate data of the region. Students read about the difference between climate and weather, and also review graphs and data tables showing the difference between climate and weather.

Activity: Factors that Influence Climate

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●​ I can understand that the Earth’s weather and climate are influenced by its oceans and atmosphere ●​ I can understand that the Earth’s weather and climate are affected by landforms and living things. ●​ I can describe how your

●​ Students complete a

●​ Climate vs. weather graphic organizer

graphic organizer about weather vs. climate, and discuss some of the factors that influence climate.

location on Earth affects climate and weather.

Activity: What are Clouds?

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●​ I can show how Earth’s weather and climate are influenced by

●​ Students read about cloud formation and why clouds form, and

●​ What are clouds?

interactions that involve the sun using a model.

how they can determine the weather.

Activity: Pressure, Temperature and Mass Investigation

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