Presentation: Climates and vegetation of spain Social science unit based on CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Year 5 of Primary Education MORE INFORMATION ON rafasclassroom.blogspot.com OR https://blogsaverroes.juntadeandalucia.es/rafasclassroom

1. By Rafael
Rodríguez Pérez Year 5

4. Group work. Look at the map and prepare a weather forecast in
groups. You will have 3 minutes to forecast the weather.
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LANGUAGE
HELP
- On (day), it
will be (sunny,
cloudy, rainy,
windy, foggy,
snowy, etc.) in
(city or town).
https://www.eltiempo.es/

5. The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the
Earth. There are many gases in the atmosphere, but
nitrogen and oxygen are essential for living things
(biocoenosis).
There is air to breathe and water to drink. Furthermore,
weather phenomena occur in this layer.
However, we need to look after the atmosphere because
it protects us from harmful radiation from the Sun.
Class discussion. Read, draw a mind map in group and
discuss about looking after the atmosphere.
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THE
ATMOSPHERE
pollution look after

6. a. Weather is what the atmosphere is like in a place at a
particular time. _____
b. Weather never changes. _____
c. Weather depends on the seasons (winter, spring, summer,
autumn). _____
Thinking twins. Read and say if these sentences are true or false.
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7. 1-2-group. Read and match the elements of weather, the
instruments to measure them and their units of measure.
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ELEMENTS OF
WEATHER
INSTRUMENTS UNITS OF MEASURE
The wind (moving
air)
Atmospheric pressure
(air’s weight)
Temperature
Precipitation (rain)
barometer – rain gauge –
thermometer – weather
vane and anemometer
cardinal points (N, S, W, E)
and km/hour – degrees –
ℓ/m2 - millibars

8. Colour cards. Listen and raise the correct colour card according to the
elements of weather.
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9. a. Hot air weighs less and rises.
b. There are a lot of children wearing coats, scarves and hats.
It’s very cold.
c. There are a lot of clouds and rain because millibars are low.
d. Oh! It’s raining cats and dogs!
e. It’s measured in degrees.
f. It’s measured in ℓ/m2.
g. We use the cardinal points to measure its direction.
h. We use the km/hour to measure its speed.
Colour cards. Listen and raise the correct colour card according to the
elements of weather.
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10. Climate is the typical weather in a particular region for a long
period of time.
a. Which zone is Spain in?
b. Which zone is Mexico in?
c. Which zone is India in?
d. Which zones is Canada in?
e. Which zones is Australia in?
f. Which zone is France in?
g. Which zone is Japan in?
h. Which zone is Argentina in?
i. Which zone is Antarctica in?
Pencils in the centre. Read, look and answer.
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11. 1-2-group. Think why these factors affect climate.
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CLIMATE
FACTORS
DISTANCE FROM
THE SEA
ALTITUDE
DISTANCE FROM THE
EQUATOR

12. Who was Luke Howards? Search the Internet and write some
interesting facts about this man and the clouds. Remember to use your
own words and linkers. Don’t write what you don’t understand!
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14. Climate is the typical weather of a region for a long period of
time.
The 3 magic words. Read in pairs, remember and write 3
words to describe climate and weather.
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15. Class discussion. Look at the map of climate variation in Spain and
answer these questions orally:
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16. a. Which zone is Spain
in?
b. What are the four
types of climates in
Spain?
c. What do you think
the temperatures
are like in winter in
each climate?
d. And in summer?
e. What do you think
the precipitation is
like in summer?
Class discussion. Look at the map of climate variation in Spain and
answer these questions orally:
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17. Cooperative reading. Read the characteristics of the climates of
Spain and match.
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Mountain climate – Subtropical climate – Typical Mediterranean climate – Oceanic
climate – Dry Mediterranean climate –Continental Mediterranean climate
This is the climate of the
Balearic Islands, the
Mediterranean coast and
some inland areas of the
Iberian Peninsula.
- Temperatures: mild in
winter and high in
summer.
- Precipitation: low and
irregular. There is
usually drought in
summer.
This is the climate of most
inland areas of the Iberian
Peninsula.
- Temperatures: low in
winter and high in
summer.
- Precipitation: low and
irregular. There is also
drought in summer.
Sometimes, there is
snow in winter.
This is the climate of the
southern areas of the
Mediterranean coast.
- Temperatures: mild in
winter and high in
summer.
- Precipitation: Very low
and irregular. The
summer is very dry.

18. Cooperative reading. Read the characteristics of the climates of
Spain and match.
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Mountain climate – Subtropical climate – Typical Mediterranean climate – Oceanic
climate – Dry Mediterranean climate –Continental Mediterranean climate
This is the climate of the
north of the Iberian
Peninsula.
- Temperatures: mild in
winter and warm in
summer.
- Precipitation: abundant
and regular, except in
summer.
Areas above 1,500 metres
have this climate.
- Temperatures: very
cold in winter and cool
in summer.
- Precipitation:
abundant. There is
snow in winter.
The Canary Islands are the
only region of Spain with
a this climate.
- Temperatures: Mild and
warm all the year
round.
- Precipitation: scarce.

19. Numbered heads together. In groups, analyse these climate graphs
and match.
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CARMONA
SALAMANCA A CORUÑA SANTA CRUZ DE
TENERIFE
BENASQUE ALMERÍA

20. Oral exposition. In groups, choose one climate of Spain, draw a
climate graph and explain its characteristics in 3 minutes. Everybody must
participate!
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Use linkers: First of all, second, later, also, furthermore, because, so, however, although,
on the one hand, on the other hand, then, instead of, finally, in conclusion, etc.
NEW
LINKER!

21. 2
a. Climate change affects the sea levels in Latin America. ___
b. Climate change is more dangerous than wars. ___
c. In the south of America, intense rainfall is not a problem. ___
d. The UNHCR thinks that a lot of people will be affected by the climate change. ___
e. If the temperature increases, Latin America will not change. ___
Individual activity. Read and say if these sentences are true or false.
CLIMATE CHANGE CREATES MORE REFUGEES THAN A WAR
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
estimates that between 250 million and 1 billion people in the
world will lose their homes or be forced to move to a different
territory in the next 50 years.
Latin America in danger
Adapted from El País,
20th October 2014
The global climate is
changing and the effects
can be seen in Latin
America. Sea levels are
rising, and drought is a
problem for food
production in Central
America and the
Caribbean. In the south,
intense rainfall is
causing serious flooding.
If the global temperature
continues to rise, this
region is going to be one
of the most affected
areas in the world. In a
few years, climate change
may cause that a lot of
people move to a
different territory. This
also happens during big
wars.

23. Flora depends on the climate. There are four types of
vegetation in Spain: Mediterranean vegetation, Oceanic
vegetation, Mountain vegetation and Subtropical vegetation.
Dictation.
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24. Flora depends on the climate. There are four types of
vegetation in Spain: Mediterranean vegetation, Oceanic
vegetation, Mountain vegetation and Subtropical vegetation.
Dictation.
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Class discussion. Read the dictation, think and discuss.
Use linkers: First of all, second, later,
also, furthermore, because, so,
however, although, on the one hand,
on the other hand, then, instead of,
finally, in conclusion, etc.

25. 3
a. In areas with a Mediterranean climate, there are:
1-2-group. Odd one out. Which plant does not belong to these
vegetation? Think and thank your brain!

26. 3
b. In areas with an Oceanic climate, there are:
1-2-group. Odd one out. Which plant does not belong to these
vegetation? Think and thank your brain!

27. 3
c. In areas with a Mountain climate, there are:
1-2-group. Odd one out. Which plant does not belong to these
vegetation? Think and thank your brain!

28. 3
d. In areas with a Subtropical climate, there are:
1-2-group. Odd one out. Which plant does not belong to these
vegetation? Think and thank your brain!

29. 3
Choose one of the climates of Spain, draw a picture of it and its
vegetation and describe it..
PARAGRAPH 1: INTRODUCTION
PARAGRAPH 2: DESCRIPTION
PARAGRAPH 3: CONCLUSION
ORIGINAL AND CREATIVE TITTLE
Use linkers: First of all, second, later, also, furthermore, because, so, however, although,
on the one hand, on the other hand, then, instead of, finally, in conclusion, etc.

30. Work in pairs. Complete the unit diagram.