Snowing here but sizzling there: How Earth makes weather and climate

Janine A. Baijnath-Rodino Professor / UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Embark on an exciting journey around the world to discover why some places are snowy while others are sizzling hot. Explore how Earth’s tilt, spin, and sunlight work together to create seasons, climate zones, and weather patterns. Learn why different parts of the planet feel so different at the same time of year. By the end, you will see Earth as a giant “climate engine”, powering the weather all around us.

Recommended grade levels for this talk: 6th-8th