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Climate around the world

Explore this video entitled "Climate" to learn more about what climate is.

Discussion

What does the word climate describe?

Explore the map of the world. Label the different parts of the map.

Complete the World Map in your notebook or using the following fillable activity document.

Brainstorm

What do you think?

After exploring this video, reflect on the following question:

  • Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice.

Maps

Let’s explore a map of the world, then label the different parts.

Complete the World Map in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable documents. You can also use another method of your choice.

World Map

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  • Which areas of the world have a colder climate, and which have a warmer climate?
  • Why do you think so?

Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice.

Press ‘Hint’ to access a helpful hint.

What is the climate around the equator?

Action

Climate

Press ‘Climate’ to access its definition.

Climate is the pattern of weather and rainfall or snowfall over a long period of time.

Brainstorm

Climate and recreation activities

What climate is needed to play winter activities?

What climate is needed to play summer activities?

Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice.

Climate and the Earth

At the equator, the sun shines directly on the area during the year, which makes this area hot all year long.

The North Pole (north tip of the Earth) and South Pole (south tip of the Earth) don’t get direct sun, so they are cold all year long.

As you move north from the Equator to the North Pole, it gets colder.

As you move south from the Equator to the South Pole, it also gets colder.

This is a map of the world with all 7 continents and all 5 oceans labelled. The map also shows the Equator, which is, in real life, an invisible line dividing the world into the North and South Hemispheres.

This is a map of the world with all 7 continents and all 5 oceans labelled. The map also shows the Equator, which is, in real life, an invisible line dividing the world into the North and South Hemispheres. North America is in the Northern Hemisphere at the top left. South America is in the Southern Hemisphere at the bottom left. Antarctica is a land mass covering the bottom of the world.Europe is in the Northern Hemisphere towards the East at top right. Asia is next to Europe and in the North Hemisphere towards the East at the top right. Africa is divided almost in half by the Equator; therefore, parts of the continent is in the Northern Hemisphere and other parts in the Southern Hemisphere. Africa is below Europe on a map. Australia & Oceania is in the Southern Hemisphere below Asia.

Let’s think about the continents, where they are in the world, and their possible climates.

For each sentence, select the missing word from the drop-down menu.

Winter activities vs summer activities

In this task, we are going to be identifying which sports or activities can be played in the winter months or colder climates, and those that can be played in the summer months or warmer climates.

Explore the images in the carousel and determine whether you think this sport or activity is played in colder climates or warmer climates.

Use the images to choose whether the sport or activity is played in summer/warmer weather or in winter/colder weather.

Select the correct answer, then press "Check Answer" to see how you did.

What is the climate?

Chamonix–France

This is small town in France called Chamonix. People travel from all over the world to downhill ski here. Let’s find out why!

A small town called Chamonix in France. The mountains are right beside the village that is covered in snow.

Chamonix, in France, has long, cold winters with snow. There are mountains right beside the village that is covered in snow.

Press ‘A Mountain’ to access its definition.

Mountains are made from the rocks of the earth. They are much taller than hills and have a pointy top.
  • Why would people want to come to this small town to ski? How does its climate make it interesting? Do you think how the land makes people interested in visiting this town?
  • Can you ski in your community? Why or why not?

Record your responses in a notebook or a method of your choice.

Byron Bay–Australia

This is Byron Bay, Australia. People come here from all over the world to surf. Let’s find out why!

Byron Bay in Australia. The picture shows a sunny and sandy beach with clear water.

Press ‘Surfing’ to access its definition.

Surfing is using a long board to ride along the top of waves, towards the shore. You can sit, lay down, or stand on the surfboard.
  • Why would people want to come to this small town to surf? How does its climate make it interesting for people to visit? Do you think how the land is like here makes people want to travel to this town?
  • Can you surf in your community? Why or why not?

Record your ideas in a notebook or a method of your choice.

Climate and recreation in the Six Nations of the Grand River

Meet Bradley. Bradley lives in the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario. The climate in his community changes throughout the year. He spends his summer with his Grandparents on Walpole Island. This is a First Nations Reserve in Southwestern Ontario. He loves to fish and explore the forest behind his grandparents’ house. He plays hockey and lacrosse in the winter and baseball and rugby in the summer.

Check out Bradley as he shares some of his favourite recreational activities.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Why can this variety of activities be played here in Walpole Island? How does the climate and the environment help make these activities possible?

Record your ideas in a notebook or another method of your choice.

What are some other recreational activities that can be played in Canada?

Record one sport that can be played in each season.

Complete the Recreation Activities in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.

Recreation Activities

Press the Activity button to access the Recreation Activities.

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Why can a variety of recreation activities be played here in Canada?

  • What is our climate like?
  • What is the land like that makes these recreation activities possible?

Record your ideas in a notebook or a method of your choice.

Consolidation

Know and wonder

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Let's choose one of the activities you learned about.

Then, respond to the first two questions about the activity you chose.

  • K – What is something you already know about this activity?
  • W – What are four things you are wondering about this activity?

Complete the KWL Chart for Canada’s Recreational Activities in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.

KWL Chart for Canada’s Recreational Activities

K – What is something you already know about this activity?

W - What are four things you are wondering about this activity?

L – What are four things you learned about this activity?

What makes Canada the proper climate to play hockey or lacrosse?

What other countries in the world play this activity and why?

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access KWL Chart for Canada’s Recreational Activities. 

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Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity?  Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.