Weather and Climate

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*****A perfect app for an earth science or integrated science course that is designed to engage students to explore the topic of weather and climate. It is designed to address the needs of all students in the topic.

*****Covers the subtopics of:
Temperature
Measurement of Temperature
Stevenson Screen
Six’s Thermometer
Calculation of Temperature
Daily Average
Monthly Average
Annual Average
Daily Range
Rain
Measurement of Rainfall
Calculation of Rainfall
Wind
Strength of Wind
Wind Direction
Wind Rose
Weather Vane
Air Pressure (Atmospheric Pressure)
Low Pressure
High Pressure
Weather Data
Climatic Data and Maps
Tropical
Dry
Temperate
Cold
Polar
Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification System
Climograph
Major Climatic Types of the Earth
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
How Weather and Climate Affect Us
Clothing
Dwelling
Tourism
Energy

*****Includes:
Many practical examples applied to everyday life
Videos and various interactive elements for student explorations
Opportunities for calculating and analyzing various data related to weather and climate
‘Think!’ questions to encourage critical-thinking

***** Other Key Features:
Main Points summary
- Concept Map
- Test Yourself (summary questions)