Lesson Summary
Today we will learn to master the art of climate graphs and become climate detectives, searching for clues about how our planet looked thousands of years ago. Pupils will explore how climate graphs show long‑term patterns, compare climates from different parts of the world, and investigate evidence such as ice cores, tree rings, and fossils to understand past climates.

What’s Included

• Full PowerPoint lesson with clear modelling and engaging visuals
• Worksheet task: Plot rainfall bars and temperature lines using London’s monthly data
• Peer and group discussion opportunities
• In‑lesson tasks developing graph‑drawing accuracy, interpretation skills, and understanding of past climate evidence
• Engaging materials designed in your premium, minimalist style

Why Teachers Will Like This Resource
This lesson builds essential geographical skills by teaching pupils how to construct and interpret climate graphs with confidence. It also introduces scientific methods used to uncover past climates, helping pupils understand long‑term environmental change. Ready to teach, visually engaging, and ideal for Year 7 developing both analytical and practical geography skills.

Some visuals in this resource were made with AI to help bring ideas to life and support student understanding.