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Extreme Weather Lesson: Are Winters Getting Worse?

Created by Teacher(s): Effie Wolters|Published on: June 21, 2023
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In this lesson, students discover how climate change could be making extreme winter weather worse.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students discuss extreme weather events they have experienced and watch a video about extreme winter weather.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students dive deeper into the polar vortex and lake effect snow, learning about how they may relate to climate change.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students complete a jigsaw activity to explore two different examples of extreme winter weather events related to the polar vortex and lake effect snow.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jun 21, 2023

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Effie Wolters

6-8 Chemistry and Earth Science Teacher

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