GROUP CHALLENGE: UNDERSTANDING EL

NIÑO AND LA NIÑA

(Short Skit)

Objectives:
a) Describe El Niño and La Niña
b) Compare and contrast El Niño and La Niña

Materials:
- Activity sheet

Procedure:
1. Read and analyze the texts below then make a SHORT SKIT that shows the comparison between El
Niño and La Niña.

El Niño, an English term meaning "The Little Boy" or "Christ Child," refers to a climate
phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central
and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. This climatic event typically occurs irregularly every two to
seven years and can last for several months. During El Niño, warmer-than-average sea surface
temperatures disrupt the normal atmospheric circulation patterns, influencing global weather
systems. It tends to happen during the late stages of the calendar year, often peaking around
December, though the exact timing can vary. The impacts of El Niño are widespread, affecting
weather conditions in various regions across the globe. While El Niño brings increased rainfall to
some areas, such as the western coast of South America, it can lead to droughts, heatwaves, and
disruptions in precipitation patterns in other parts of the world. The occurrence of El Niño is
linked to complex interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, particularly changes in
atmospheric pressure and wind patterns in the Pacific.

La Niña, translated from Spanish as "The Little Girl," is a climate phenomenon characterized by
the periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific
Ocean. This natural climate event occurs irregularly, often in the aftermath of an El Niño, with a
frequency similar to its counterpart, approximately every two to seven years. La Niña typically
manifests during the latter part of the calendar year, reaching its peak around December,
though the exact timing can vary. The cooling of sea surface temperatures during La Niña leads
to distinctive atmospheric circulation patterns, impacting global weather systems. Regions around
the Pacific Rim may experience heightened rainfall, increased tropical cyclone activity, and cooler
temperatures during La Niña events. The phenomenon is a result of complex interactions between
the ocean and the atmosphere, involving changes in atmospheric pressure and wind patterns over
the Pacific. La Niña can have significant consequences for weather and climate patterns
worldwide, affecting precipitation, temperature, and storm activity in various regions.

GROUP CHALLENGE: UNDERSTANDING EL

NIÑO AND LA NIÑA
(Drawing)
Objectives:
a) Describe El Niño and La Niña
b) Compare and contrast El Niño and La Niña

Materials:
- Activity sheet, manila paper, marker

Procedure:
1. Read and analyze the texts below then make a DRAWING that shows the comparison between El Niño and
La Niña.

El Niño, an English term meaning "The Little Boy" or "Christ Child," refers to a climate
phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central
and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. This climatic event typically occurs irregularly every two to
seven years and can last for several months. During El Niño, warmer-than-average sea surface
temperatures disrupt the normal atmospheric circulation patterns, influencing global weather
systems. It tends to happen during the late stages of the calendar year, often peaking around
December, though the exact timing can vary. The impacts of El Niño are widespread, affecting
weather conditions in various regions across the globe. While El Niño brings increased rainfall to
some areas, such as the western coast of South America, it can lead to droughts, heatwaves, and
disruptions in precipitation patterns in other parts of the world. The occurrence of El Niño is
linked to complex interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, particularly changes in
atmospheric pressure and wind patterns in the Pacific.

La Niña, translated from Spanish as "The Little Girl," is a climate phenomenon characterized by
the periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific
Ocean. This natural climate event occurs irregularly, often in the aftermath of an El Niño, with a
frequency similar to its counterpart, approximately every two to seven years. La Niña typically
manifests during the latter part of the calendar year, reaching its peak around December,
though the exact timing can vary. The cooling of sea surface temperatures during La Niña leads
to distinctive atmospheric circulation patterns, impacting global weather systems. Regions around
the Pacific Rim may experience heightened rainfall, increased tropical cyclone activity, and cooler
temperatures during La Niña events. The phenomenon is a result of complex interactions between
the ocean and the atmosphere, involving changes in atmospheric pressure and wind patterns over
the Pacific. La Niña can have significant consequences for weather and climate patterns
worldwide, affecting precipitation, temperature, and storm activity in various regions.

GROUP CHALLENGE: UNDERSTANDING EL

NIÑO AND LA NIÑA
(Comparison Chart)

Objectives:
a) Describe El Niño and La Niña
b) Compare and contrast El Niño and La Niña

Materials:
- Activity sheet, manila paper, marker
Procedure:
1. Complete the comparison chart below by reading the texts about El Niño and La Niña.

El Niño, an English term meaning "The Little Boy" or "Christ Child," refers to a climate
phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central
and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. This climatic event typically occurs irregularly every two to
seven years and can last for several months. During El Niño, warmer-than-average sea surface
temperatures disrupt the normal atmospheric circulation patterns, influencing global weather
systems. It tends to happen during the late stages of the calendar year, often peaking around
December, though the exact timing can vary. The impacts of El Niño are widespread, affecting
weather conditions in various regions across the globe. While El Niño brings increased rainfall to
some areas, such as the western coast of South America, it can lead to droughts, heatwaves, and
disruptions in precipitation patterns in other parts of the world. The occurrence of El Niño is
linked to complex interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, particularly changes in
atmospheric pressure and wind patterns in the Pacific.

La Niña, translated from Spanish as "The Little Girl," is a climate phenomenon characterized by
the periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific
Ocean. This natural climate event occurs irregularly, often in the aftermath of an El Niño, with a
frequency similar to its counterpart, approximately every two to seven years. La Niña typically
manifests during the latter part of the calendar year, reaching its peak around December,
though the exact timing can vary. The cooling of sea surface temperatures during La Niña leads
to distinctive atmospheric circulation patterns, impacting global weather systems. Regions around
the Pacific Rim may experience heightened rainfall, increased tropical cyclone activity, and cooler
temperatures during La Niña events. The phenomenon is a result of complex interactions between
the ocean and the atmosphere, involving changes in atmospheric pressure and wind patterns over