Weather vs. Climate
Overview
We have weather and we have climate… but are they the same thing? The short answer is no, but they are both incredibly important to how the geosphere is shaped. Crash Course dives into the differences between weather and climate.
Activity Type:
Video
Target Grade Level:
K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Estimated Duration:
5 minutes
Topics:
Climate 101
Possible Connections to NGSS |
Performance Expectations K-ESS2-1: Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time K-ESS3-2: Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. 3-ESS2-2: Obtain and combine information to describe climates in different regions of the world. 5-ESS3-1: Combine and obtain information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environment. |
Created by:
Crash Course Kids
