CONCEPT - CLIMATE CYCLES
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What is climate? - Exploring Earth, TERC, McDougal Littell 
Lesson PlanSummary
In this interactive website, students follow prompts to explore the various factors that control global and local climate.
Concept: Climate cycles
Changes in ocean circulation patterns affect weather and climate.
Education Standards
Changes in ocean circulation patterns affect weather and climate.
Education Standards
45 minsYour Own El Nino - NOAA Education
Lesson PlanSummary
Students use a model that recreates trade winds and upwelling to illustrate the changes in circulation that are associated with the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
Concept: Climate cycles
Changes in ocean circulation patterns affect weather and climate.
Education Standards
Changes in ocean circulation patterns affect weather and climate.
Education Standards
