5 Major Climate Zones Presentation, Chart, and Mapping Activity

Description

This lesson includes a full presentation that addresses the characteristics, general locations, plants, animals, and specific location examples of the 5 major climate zones (polar, temperate, tropical, dry, highland). Students can fill out the included chart as you go over the presentation and a follow-up mapping activity puts their new knowledge of the climate zones to use. A filled out version of the chart, a blank version of the chart, and a blank map are all included. Also part of the package are a few suggestions of how to use these activities and how you can differentiate to meet the needs of the different levels of students you have in your classroom.