Weather vs. Climate

Which one is your "Outfit of the Day"?

Warm-Up: The Wardrobe Check

Think: What are you wearing today? Why did you pick those clothes?

Discuss: Do you have a heavy winter coat or a swimsuit at home? Why aren't you wearing it right now?

Listen closely for the "Closet Analogy" between 2:15 and 4:00!

WEATHER

What you choose to wear today based on the atmosphere right now.

"It's raining!"

"It's 80 degrees."

CLIMATE

The total collection of clothes you own because of the long-term patterns.

"Summers are hot here."

"This area is a desert."

1

Grab a set of Weather & Climate Statements cards.

2

Decide if each card is an OUTFIT (Weather) or a CLOSET (Climate).

3

Place them in the correct pile. Be ready to explain WHY to your team!

The narrator used Outfits vs. Closets. Can you think of another way to explain Weather (short-term) vs. Climate (long-term)?

"Weather is like a **Mood**, but Climate is like your **Personality**."

"Weather is like a **Scene**, but Climate is like the whole **Movie**."

Share your idea with a partner!