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Weather vs. Climate (Generation Genius)

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Weather vs. Climate (Generation Genius)
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Summary

What's the difference between weather & climate? Our fun science video for kids breaks it down and shows you examples of climates and weather instruments!

Viewer safety

Ages 7+

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Weather vs. Climate:

  1. What did the video show about weather vs. climate that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed weather vs. climate in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what weather vs. climate means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.