Geography/WHEssential Question:

What role does geography play in where we choose to

live?Today’s focus: Climate

Warm Up:How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs?

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Objectives:• Explain the effects of the Earth sun relationship on life on Earth

• Identify the factors that contribute to the Earth’s climate

•S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Weather:

Condition of the atmosphere in a certain place at a specific time

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Climate:

Long term typical weather

pattern

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado

Springs. DOK: 1-3

Climate• Climate determined

by earth’s position in relation to the sun

• Tilt of axis means different temperatures

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn• 23 ½ degrees north

and south of the equator

• The last point on the earth to receive the direct rays of the sun

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Factors Affecting Climate

1. Latitude2. Elevation3. Wind and Ocean Currents4. Land Features

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Latitude Zones• Low Latitude: warm, direct sunlight• Mid Latitude: hot and cold, seasons• High Latitude: polar, always cold

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Which zone would you

prefer to live in? Why?

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of

Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Elevation

• The higher the altitude, the colder the climate

• Air is thinner and doesn’t keep heat

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Mountains in Peru… the Tropics!

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado

Springs. DOK: 1-3

Wind And OceanCurrents

• Wind patterns blow hot or cold air over surface

• Ocean currents move streams of warm or cold water

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

El Niño

• Change in the pattern of ocean currents and water temperatures in mid-Pacific region

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Land Features

• Mountains and bodies of water affect climate

• Water keeps climate even

• Mountains have rainy side and dry side

• S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado Springs. DOK: 1-3

Exit: NOW…

How would you describe the climate of Colorado Springs? (You should use at least five

topics from today)S. G3; OBJ/LT: I can accurately describe the climate of Colorado

Springs. DOK: 1-3