Weather, Climate, and Journey North Tracking Temperatures Is This a "Normal" Week? 3) Were last week's temperatures normal? Link to this map to find out. Look at the map and the color-coded key. Locate your region. Scientists who gathered weather data for decades figured out what is the "normal" climate for different regions. Each color/shade shows areas that were the same number of degrees above or below normal. Were your temperatures higher, lower, or the same as normal temperatures for your hometown? Click to link to larger map. Journaling and Discussion Questions How do you predict the past week's weather could directly affect the species you're studying? Explain your thinking. How do you predict the past week's weather could indirectly affect the species you're studying? Explain your thinking. In what part of the country do you think your migrating animal will arrive next (or tulips will bloom)? Why do you think so? What questions do you have? How might you find answers? << Back to Start of Lesson Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.