As we finish our look at climate maps, it is time to think about the much larger world.  Students focused on developing an understanding of the different climate zones around the world (with a connection then to population density and diversity).

As the beginning part of this assignment, students had to write down their definition of a Climate Zone.  From there, they had to walk around the room and get other opinions/definitions of a climate zone so as to compare and contrast.  Eventually, after compiling enough examples of what WE thought a climate zone was, we brainstormed an acceptable working definition of a climate zone.   We took the long road, but eventually our group sourced definition (emphasis on collaboration, communication, and critical thinking) of climate zones will help us as we continue to study populations (and eventually bring that focus to the upcoming election).