The Rain Shadow Effect in Kings Canyon National Park
For Middle and High School
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Discover the fascinating Kings Canyon National Park with our rain shadow activity perfectly illustrating this unique meteorological phenomenon. This educational packet includes detailed materials on the rain shadow effect and is ideal for classroom or homeschool students, educators, or any curious mind.
The rain shadow effect is a phenomenon that explains why we see lush, cool, green landscapes on the windward side of a mountain range and hot, dry, barren landscapes on the leeward side. This activity is designed to teach students about the rain shadow effect while practicing map skills and geography.
A great way to explain the rain shadow effect is by comparing Kings Canyon National Park and Death Valley National Park. They are less than 100 miles, yet their climates, landscapes and plant and animal life are totally different.
In this activity, students will read about these areas, and they will color in the areas on the windward and leeward sides of a map in their packet. They will also label major locations, the compass rose, 'windward,' 'leeward,' wind direction and more. After they complete their maps, they will answer six analysis questions about what they learned.
This product includes:
Teacher Directions-including prep info and materials needed
Teacher procedure
Student Packet-Short reading, directions of what to label, maps and analysis questions
Student Packet Answers
Final Map Answer
Teacher Tips
To do this project, students will need:
Pencil
Colored Pencils (yellow and green)
Copy of “Kings Canyon: The Rain Shadow Effect” packet for each student (PROVIDED)
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6th-12th
Science
Map Skills
General Science
National Parks
Earth Science
Geography
Environmental Science
10 Pages
"Great activities to add with my unit. Thanks for sharing!" Heather L.
"I used this when teaching rain shadow and it was a great way to show a real-life application of the topic. Thanks!" Lynne B.