Weather and Climate Sorting Cards

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Weather and Climate Sorting Cards: Large title 'Weather and Climate Sorting Cards'; name and date lines; directions box for sorting into WEATHER (short-term) or CLIMATE (long-term). Two large bordered columns: blue for 'WEATHER - Short-term conditions' with cloud/rain icon, green for 'CLIMATE - Long-term patterns' with globe icon. Lower left 'Key Ideas' box with bullet points ('Weather changes from day to day', 'Climate describes typical weather over many years'). Lower right 'Think and Explain...

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This two-column sorting mat, titled 'Weather and Climate Sorting Cards', features labelled spaces for WEATHER (short-term conditions) and CLIMATE (long-term patterns). It includes directions, 'key ideas' reminders, and written response prompts for students to explain differences and give examples linking weather to climate. Teachers can use it with a set of cut-up cards or as a scaffolded worksheet.

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