Science
Earth's Systems
Conceptual
8–9 yrs
Weather vs climate
天气与气候
Description
Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world, distinguishing between weather and climate
Mastery Evidence
- Define weather as day-to-day conditions and climate as the long-term pattern of weather in an area
- Describe at least three different climate types (tropical, temperate, polar, desert) with examples
- Explain that climate varies by region due to factors like distance from the equator
Assessment Prompt
Can your child explain the difference between weather and climate, and describe why the Arctic is always cold while tropical areas are always warm?
