Learn about Alberta's climate zones and compare them to Canada and the world. These lessons include how climate impacts decisions, conservation agriculture, and how climate impacts humans, infrastructure, agriculture and animals. Best of all, all the information you need to teach and assess is included with no prep or research for you.
four detailed lesson plans with options to modify for your students.
definition of climate.
global climate zones: tropical, dry, temperate, continental and polar
climate zones in Alberta and Canada (with maps).
Alberta's climate data.
how climate impacts humans, infrastructure, agriculture and animals
how humans, infrastructure, agriculture and animals impact climate
decisions made based on climate.
types of biases.
conservation agriculture: harvesting practices, how air, water and soil are conserved.
reading charts, tables, and maps.
background information for teachers.
photographs of student examples.
options to extend student learning.
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions.
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version.
answer keys and suggested answers.
assessment options.
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning in each lesson.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
optional teacher slides to help deliver content.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan.
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