Give an example of a biome from last class. Objective: Students will be able to identify biomes when given climate data, animals, or vegetation in order to recognize the how different ecosystems function. Drill: 11/1/16 Define biome. Give an example of a biome from last class. HAVE MEDIA MATTERS 2 OUT ON DESK

Agenda 20 minutes to finalize Biome presentation Presentation Gallery Walk Biome analysis Intro Climatograms FRQ Quiz on Thursday (11/3/16) Continue reading chapter 6 (Will be checked on 11/3)

HAVE CHAPTER 6 NOTES OUT TO CHECK! Objective: Students will be able to identify biomes when given climate data, animals, or vegetation in order to recognize the how different ecosystems function. Drill: Based on what you learned about the biomes from last class, which is represented in this climatogram? Use your notes if needed. HAVE CHAPTER 6 NOTES OUT TO CHECK!

Agenda Finish presentations Climatograms Which Biome Start reading chapter 7 (take notes)

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given place and time Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given place and time. For example, right now, the temperature in Chicago, Illinois may be 56°F with rain. Definitions taken from infoplease.com

Climate is the average condition of the atmosphere (such as temperature or precipitation) over a long period of time. For example, the average temperature over the past 40 years for the month of February may be 32°F. The average precipitation is 2.8 inches. Climate is the average of weather conditions in a place.

Just as the weather differs from day to day, the climate differs from place to place. Seattle, WA Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Barrow, AK Cool Warm Hot Cold Moist Moist Dry Dry

What is a climatogram? A graph with a double-Y axis that plots temperature and rainfall amounts over time. The climatogram provides a fast and simple method for comparing climates based on the two most influential factors: rainfall and temperature