Map Climate Zones Using AI Descriptions

Build geographic knowledge by mapping climate zones from AI-generated descriptions.

Teaching Context:
Ideal for Year 6 to Year 9 Geography units on climate, biomes or ecosystems.

Basic AI Prompt:
Describe five world climate zones and what they are like.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
You are learning about global climate zones. Ask AI to describe five major climate zones (e.g. tropical, arid, temperate), including temperature, rainfall and vegetation. Then, use that information to mark them on a blank world map.

Spice it Up (Optional Extension):
Ask AI to compare how two zones affect the lifestyles of people living there.

Lesson Implementation:
Start with a class discussion of familiar climate types. Provide students with blank world maps and have them use AI to gather zone descriptions. Students colour code maps and add key climate data. Use Google Earth or Canva for a digital version.

Wrap with a class share and climate impact reflection. This supports spatial awareness and climate literacy.

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