city climate project- montgomery county public schools（城市气候项目——蒙哥马利郡公立学校）（11页）.docVIP

City Climate Project How does geography affect climate? Why is Cairo dry? Why is New Orleans hot and muggy? Why does Juneau, Alaska have mild winters even though it is so far north? In this project, you will answer the question: How do geographic features influence climate? You can pick any city in the world to study. This packet gives you detailed instructions on how to find the information you need and how to present it. We will have 3 days to research in the media center. After that, you will need to finish your project at home. During our time in the media center you will: ??????Look at data that tells you what the climate is like. ??????Explore the land features surrounding your city and use that information to explain the reasons for the climate. ??????Research cultural information that relates to climate You will present your research in one of the following formats – chose one that best suits your skills and interests:??????????? (in alphabetical order) ??????Brochure – involves creativity in presentation and writing ??????Meteorological Report – for scientific style writing ??????Oral Report – if you like speaking in front of a class; involves creative use of media (power point or overhead) ??????Poster – involves creativity in presentation in a larger format BEFORE you begin: Think about what city you want to research:. Write some ideas of possible cities here. Do some research on your own to help you make your final decision: Note:? Larger cities are easier to find data for.? I encourage you to pick a non-American city, I have an excellent web resource for international cities. When we go to research part I, if you cannot find enough information you may change your city. After part I is completed and turned in, you may not change your city? Final City Choice: TIP: AS YOU WORK, COLLECT PHOTOS AND MAPS IN A WORD DOCUMENT – USE THESE IN YOUR FINAL PRODUCTSTEP 1: Use the resources listed under “Re