Weather vs Climate - Understanding the difference between weather and climate
In this set of three activities, students will learn the difference between weather and climate. They will identify different climatic zones and collect their own weather data. They will analyse and compare daily and monthly air temperature measurements. Finally, they will learn about different climate scenarios and identify what it means for the monthly average temperatures in their area/country.
Learning objectives
- Understand the difference between weather and climate
- Identify the elements and factors of climate (wind, temperature, atmospheric pressure, rainfall)
- Identify the world climatic zones by detecting some basic characteristics
- Compare weather and climate data
- Learn how to take and collect weather measurements
- Calculate the average weekly/monthly air temperature
- Interpret tables and graphs, and drawing conclusions
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the Climate Detectives project.
Resource available in:
Subject:
- Earth Science, Mathematics, Science
Age:
- Age 6-12, Age 6-9, Age 9-12
Time:
- Up to 1 hour
Space theme:
- Earth Observation, Weather & Climate
English