Unit 3: THE EARTH’S CLIMATES. Social Sciences 1 LESSON PLAN UNIT: THE EARTH´S CLIMATES SESSIONS: 6 Ana Fructuoso Sánchez Social Sciences teacher. Bilingual group. 1º ESO IES El Palmar. Murcia. INTRODUCTION: In this unit we are going to analyze the layers of the atmosphere and some of its features. We will study the differences between climate and weather, as well as the main climate and landscapes on our planet. We will also discover the atmospheric phenomena which can be harmful to people and the environment and the measures we can take against them. OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify the structure and composition of the atmosphere. 2. Differentiate weather from climate. 3. Distinguish the elements of climate and the factors which determine them. 4. Describe the main characteristics of the Earth´s different climates. 5. Explain the interaction between climate, relief, water, soil and living things. 6. Draw and /or interpret maps, images and climate charts. 7. Carry out simple research on different aspects related to the Unit contents. 8. Assess the influence of weather and climate on people´s daily lives. 9. Identify the atmospheric phenomena which can cause natural disasters and learn about their environmental and human consequences. 10. Respect the natural environment and support measures to protect it. CONTENTS: Concepts The atmosphere. Weather and climate. Elements of climate. The Earth´s climates. The natural environment. Atmospheric phenomena and natural hazards. Procedures Interpret and summarize geographical information from images, texts and maps. Plan and carry out simple research to expand on the aspects dealt with in the unit. Apply the Unit contents to the reality of one´s own environment.
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Unit 3: THE EARTH’S CLIMATES. Social Sciences
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LESSON PLAN
UNIT: THE EARTH´S CLIMATES
SESSIONS: 6
Ana Fructuoso Sánchez
Social Sciences teacher. Bilingual group. 1º ESO
IES El Palmar. Murcia.
INTRODUCTION:
In this unit we are going to analyze the layers of the atmosphere and some of its features. We
will study the differences between climate and weather, as well as the main climate and
landscapes on our planet. We will also discover the atmospheric phenomena which can be
harmful to people and the environment and the measures we can take against them.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the structure and composition of the atmosphere.
2. Differentiate weather from climate.
3. Distinguish the elements of climate and the factors which determine them.
4. Describe the main characteristics of the Earth´s different climates.
5. Explain the interaction between climate, relief, water, soil and living things.
6. Draw and /or interpret maps, images and climate charts.
7. Carry out simple research on different aspects related to the Unit contents.
8. Assess the influence of weather and climate on people´s daily lives.
9. Identify the atmospheric phenomena which can cause natural disasters and learn about
their environmental and human consequences.
10. Respect the natural environment and support measures to protect it.
CONTENTS:
Concepts
The atmosphere.
Weather and climate.
Elements of climate.
The Earth´s climates.
The natural environment.
Atmospheric phenomena and natural hazards.
Procedures
Interpret and summarize geographical information from images, texts and maps.
Plan and carry out simple research to expand on the aspects dealt with in the unit.
Apply the Unit contents to the reality of one´s own environment.
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Attitudes
Show a positive attitude towards scientific rigour, as the basis for developing knowledge of
the Earth´s climates.
Show interest in learning about the interactions existing between the different elements of
the natural environment.
Participate in the search for solutions to environmental problems.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. Distinguish the different layers of the atmosphere and recognize the characteristics of
each one.
2. Explain the difference between weather and climate.
3. Differentiate the elements and factors which influence climate.
4. Distinguish the temperature and precipitation of the Earth´s different climates.
5. Describe the influence of climate on relief, soil, water, vegetation and fauna.
6. Explain the causes of the main natural disasters and their consequences.
7. Summarize the basic contents of the unit by completing a chart.
8. Interpret correctly maps, diagrams and simple texts related to the unit contents.
9. Give examples of the impact of weather and climate on daily life, economic activities, etc.
10. Adopt a positive attitude to measures which help to protect natural areas and reject any