This Climate Zones Lesson and Activity includes a full PowerPoint presentation that address the characteristics, general locations, plants, animals, and specific location examples of the 5 major climate zones (polar, temperate, tropical, dry, highland). Students can fill out the included chart as you go over the presentation and a follow-up mapping activity puts their new knowledge of the climate zones to use. A filled out version of the chart, a blank version of the chart, and a blank map are a