Climate
K-12 Science Curriculum Guide
Earth and Space : Climate
Content :
Climate [Gr.9]
Factors that affect climate [Gr.9]
Global climate phenomenon [Gr.9]Content Standards :
demonstrates understanding of the factors that affect climate, the effects of changing climate, and how to adapt to them
Performance Standards :
participates in activities that reduce risks and lessen effects of climate change
Learning Competencies :
explains how different factors affect the climate of an area
describes certain climatic phenomena that occur on a global level (global warming and El Niño are included here)