2. Resources Climate graph (laminated) Living graph statements (A5 sheet)

3. Learning Objectives To be able to interpret a climate graph To make decisions To justify decisions To gain knowledge of the climate in Beijing

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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