Welcome to the World of Wind, Wind Patterns, and the Coriolis Effect!! This resource is all about wind and how the main trade winds are formed. It breaks down for students the complexities of the Coriolis Effect, low and high pressure systems as well as the three wind cells; The Hadley, Ferrel and Polar Cells. By the end of this lesson students will be able to explain how low and high pressure systems along with the force of the Coriolis Effect form the trade winds, the westerlies and the easterlies. Included in this Resources: Lesson Starter Lesson Videos Wind Pattern Readings Multiple Choice: Check for understanding Short Answer Questions Wind Pattern Sequencing Cause and Effect Diagram Labelling Practical Application

By the end of this lesson of the 4 types of rainfall, your students will be well versed in the processes that cause precipitation. These include the following types: Low Pressure Rainfall Orographic Rainfall Frontal Rainfall Convectional Rainfall Throughout this lesson students will complete the following tasks: Lesson Starter Review of the lesson video Review the water cycle Four readings; one for each type of rainfall Multiple choice checking for understanding Fill in the blanks practice Design your own rainfall diagrams (4) Writing practice - Describe the processes (4) **Answer keys are included

Factors that Determine Climate Earth Science/Geography lesson - Ideal for grades 5 to 10. Some of the factors include altitude, latitude, topography, wind patterns and water bodies This comprehensive and hands on science/geography resource pack will solidify your student’s understanding of the main factors that influence climate. Provided within the resources pack are several links to useful diagrams and maps that assist learners in their learning. The activities follow a gradual release model that slowly adds challenge and rigor and culminates in a challenging research and exploration activity that strong students will particularly excel in. Included in the activity pack: 1 Starter activity Summaries of the 5 main factors that influence climate 2 Checking for Understanding Sections 2 Practice Case Study Explorations 1 Exploration and Research Culminating Activity

Come discover the reasons for the seasons in this hands on and practical resources that your students will dive right into. By completing the activities within the resource, students will enhance their literacy, writing, geographic and critical thinking skills. INCLUDED IN THE RESOURCE: Lesson Starter Lesson Video from TED ED Reasons For the Seasons Reading Activity 1: Short Answer Activity 2: Fill in the blanks Activity 3: Skills and Practice Writing Piece Some answer keys