Climate Zones of the World
Match climates to regions and explain what drives each pattern.
Materials
6 materials1
Two-minute clip
1
Opening question slide
2
Worked example slides
3
Recording sheet
3
Countdown timer slide
4
Exit slip
Lesson plan
4 phases, 42 minGoal
Students can locate the world's major climate zones and explain what causes the differences between them.
1
Hook & warm-up
Spark curiosity with a quick prompt that connects climate zones of the world to what students already know.
5 min
class
Two-minute clip
Opening question slide
2
Direct instruction
Introduce the core ideas with a guided walkthrough and clear worked examples.
14 min
class
Worked example slides
3
Guided practice
Students apply the concept in pairs or small groups while the teacher circulates and confers.
18 min
pair
Recording sheet
Countdown timer slide
4
Wrap-up & check
Consolidate the big idea and check understanding with a short exit ticket.
5 min
single
Exit slip
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Ratings & comments
The wrap-up prompt produced the best written responses I have had from this class all year.
Noted, I will add a timing warning to the description.
Please do share the translation, that would help a lot of us.
Worked well as a cover lesson. A colleague with no background in the topic taught it from the plan alone.
The extension is optional in the plan, but I mark it for the students who choose it.
Glad it was useful. Let me know how the series goes.