Weather and Climate

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*****A perfect app for an earth science or integrated science course that is designed to engage students to explore the topic of weather and climate. It is designed to address the needs of all students in the topic.

*****Covers the subtopics of:

Temperature

Measurement of Temperature

Stevenson Screen

Six’s Thermometer

Calculation of Temperature

Daily Average

Monthly Average

Annual Average

Daily Range

Rain

Measurement of Rainfall

Calculation of Rainfall

Wind

Strength of Wind

Wind Direction

Wind Rose

Weather Vane

Air Pressure (Atmospheric Pressure)

Low Pressure

High Pressure

Weather Data

Climatic Data and Maps

Tropical

Dry

Temperate

Cold

Polar

Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification System

Climograph

Major Climatic Types of the Earth

Tropical

Temperate

Polar

How Weather and Climate Affect Us

Clothing

Dwelling

Tourism

Energy

*****Includes:

Many practical examples applied to everyday life

Videos and various interactive elements for student explorations

Opportunities for calculating and analyzing various data related to weather and climate

‘Think!’ questions to encourage critical-thinking

***** Other Key Features:

Main Points summary

- Concept Map

- Test Yourself (summary questions)