The Sorting Suitcase

Group Activity Instructions

1

Carefully cut out the Outfit and Closet label cards below.

2

Read the statement cards on Page 2. Place each one under the correct label.

3

Does it describe something today or a long-term pattern?

OUTFIT

(WEATHER)

Place cards here if they happen RIGHT NOW.

(CLIMATE)

Place cards here if it's an AVERAGE over time.

"It is raining right now outside our window."

"Hawaii is usually tropical and warm all year."

"There was a tornado yesterday in the next town."

"Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth."

"The weather forecast says it will be 75°F on Tuesday."

"Deserts get very little rain each year."

"The wind is blowing at 15 mph this afternoon."

"Winters here are always snowy and freezing."

Write your own weather statement:

Write your own climate statement: