Weather vs Climate
Lesson aim:
• To be able to describe the difference between weather
and climate.
Lesson objectives:
• To be able to describe the difference between climate and
weather and know what type of climate we have in the UK.
• To name at least three types of climate.
• To name at least one country in each climate zone.
Weather vs Climate…What’s the Difference?
Can anybody tell me what weather and
climate are and the difference between
them?
Weather vs Climate…What’s the Difference?
NASA Climate Change YouTube video
Weather vs Climate…What’s the Difference?
Weather - Sunshine, rain, thunderstorms, wind and snow are all
examples of weather. The weather is described as
what is happening outside right now. It is temporary
and only lasts a few days and weeks.
Climate - Climate is a description of the weather conditions in
an area over the last 30 years.
Weather vs Climate…What’s the Difference?
Cut out the cards and spread them out on the
table. Firstly, find two cards, one which defines
weather and the other, climate. Then, pick up
and read the remaining cards and decide
whether they are statements which better
describe the weather or climate. Once the cards
are in the correct columns, stick them on the
worksheet and put into your workbook.
Types of Climate
Polar
• Cold all year round with
lots of snow and ice.
• Areas with a polar climate
include Antarctica and the
Arctic.
Image: 358611 from Pixabay
Types of Climate
Temperate
• Temperate climates have
four main seasons – spring,
summer, autumn and
winter.
• We have a temperate
climate in the UK.
Types of Climate
Desert/Arid
• A desert/arid climate is
very, very hot as it rarely
rains.
• There are lots of hot desert
climates across North
Africa, e.g the Sahara
Desert.
Image by Falkenpost on Pixabay
Types of Climate
Tropical
• Tropical climates are hot all
year round but very wet as it
rains a lot.
• The Amazon rainforest in
Central America is an example
of an area with a tropical
climate.
Photo by Pexels from Pixabay
Types of Climate
Mediterranean
• Mediterranean climates have
warm, dry summers and cool,
mild winters.
• An example of an area with a
Mediterranean climate is
Southern Spain.
Photo by Hans from Pixabay
Climate Zones across Earth
Climate Zones across Earth
Colour in the climate zone map and label each climate zone.
Climate Match Up Exercise
The Effects of Climate Change
Extreme Weather
Extreme weather is when the weather is very different from normal. Examples of
extreme weather events in the UK are:
Image: The Flood Hub Storm surge Image: The Flood Hub
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Heavy rain and flooding Heatwaves and droughts Strong winds and storms Heavy snowfall & blizzards
These are becoming more common with climate change.
Homework
- Complete the ‘fill in the blanks’
worksheet all about what we have
learnt in class today.
- Name three animals that you will find in
each climate zone on the back of the
worksheet.
