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Lesson Title: Climates: Where My Family Is From

Overview // Students will research the climate where a certain member of their immediate or extended family is from. Students will then put together a short presentation describing the climate of this area. The use of this technology enables students to explore different areas of the world and their climates. //

Student Audience // Designed for students in the second grade //

Timeframe // Students will spend three days in the classroom and one night at home on this lesson //

Rationale // The purpose of this lesson is to teach students about the differences in climate around the world, and about the diversity of their fellow classmates //

Unit Objectives // Students will be able to: // // 1. //// Identify where in the world a family member is from. // // 2. //// Describe the climate in which this family member grew up // // 3. //// Create a poster and presentation detailing the certain climate // // 4. //// Share with the class the poster they have created //

Unit Standards // This lesson meets the Colorado Standards for Science. //

Variations or Adaptations // Students with disabilities will be given assistance from a Teacher or Teacher’s Aide. //

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