Name: _________________
Climate Region Poster Project - Modified
Due date: Friday, November 16, 2012
Assignment: Create a colorful and informative poster on your assigned climate:
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First Step: List at least four countries or regions that have your climate here (see the map on page 120121 of your textbook). If possible, list countries/states/regions from different continents:
1) ___________________________
3) _____________________
2) ___________________________
4) ______________________
Your poster should include:
1) An eye-catching and original title!
2) At least 3 photos and/or drawings showing scenes of your climate areas (such as
vegetation/Wildlife/activities/housing/clothing of people in this climate, etc.) As often as possible, use
photos from different countries that have this climate (i.e. for Mediterranean climate, include photos
from California, Italy, Australia, etc.)
3) Captions for all drawings or photos describing where or what the illustration is and how it is
related to the climate. Be sure to proofread. . Be sure to include the web address where you
found the image/photo.
4) One hand-drawn climate graph of a location within your climate zone. Remember to
complete the information at the bottom of the climate graph page, as well. (Please note that
your climate graph does not have to be from the same places described in your photo captions.)
5) A Summary of a few sentences which sum up the basic facts about your climate, including a
description of the temperature, precipitation, vegetation, and what areas of the world have this type of
climate. Please type your summary. (See the example at the bottom of the back of this sheet.)
RESOURCES: You may use your textbook, the internet, scientific journals/magazines. If you have questions
about the validity of a source, please ask.
Document adapted from hs.doversherborn.org/ms/hooverr/ClimatePosterProject08.doc
Climate Region Poster Project-Modified Checklist:
Due date: Friday, November 16 (counts as an assessment grade)
1. TITLE
o My title is clearly labeled and neatly written
o The title is catchy and original.
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2. PHOTOS, DRAWINGS, AND CAPTIONS
o My poster has at least 3 photos or drawings of my climate type
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o These photos show this climate in several different countries or regions, and include
vegetation/wildlife/activities/housing/clothing or people doing outdoor activities that
are typical of this climate.
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o My captions describe where or what the illustration is and how it is related
to the climate?
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o My captions are written in complete sentences with correct spelling and
punctuation?
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3. CLIMOGRAPHS
o My poster includes one climograph from a place that has this climate
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o My climograph is properly titled and accurately labeled and colored neatly
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4. CLIMATE SUMMARY
o My summary is complete, descriptive, accurate and in complete sentences –
including information about temperature, precipitation, vegetation, and what areas
of the world have this type of climate (see example below)
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5. EFFORT, RESEARCH, AND PRESENTATION
o My poster is neat, legible, and easy to read
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o The research is documented and gives all appropriate credit for any information that has not been
created by the student.
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SAMPLE SUMMARY: “Marine climate regions are located primarily on the west coasts of continents, such
as western Europe, the northwest United States, Chile, New Zealand, and also on the southeast coast of
Australia and South Africa. These areas are consistently damp and rainy, receiving about 2 to 5 inches of
precipitation each month, with occasional snow in the winter. Average monthly temperatures range from 40º
to 70º F. Typical vegetation includes mixed forests of coniferous and deciduous trees, with woody shrubs that
provide shelter and food for wildlife such as bears, wolves, cougars, squirrels, as well as many different types of
birds, fish and amphibians.
Document adapted from hs.doversherborn.org/ms/hooverr/ClimatePosterProject08.doc