Resources

• Climate graph (laminated)

• Living graph statements (A5 sheet)

Learning Objectives

• To be able to interpret a climate graph

• To make decisions

• To justify decisions

• To gain knowledge of the climate in Beijing

What is the climate of Beijing?

Beijing is the capital city of __________, where the Olympics will be held.

I think ideal weather conditions for the Olympics would be_______

(draw weather symbols or write a description)

Task: Living Graph

• Decision time! • You need to decide where the 10 statements fit

best onto the climate graph• Remember you need to say why you have

chosen each month• Write it out like this:I have chosen number 1 to be in_____ (insert

month) because….

Extension: make up your own statements

Plenary

The Olympics is in August.

Discuss potential weather problems for the following groups of people:

1. Spectators

2. Athletes competing from UK

3. Athletes competing from China