Bozeman Science
The Atmosphere
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the atmosphere surrounds the planet. The state of the atmosphere is climate and is affected by unequal heating, the Coriolis Effect, and the ocean. Convection cells and ENSO are discussed in detail.
Curated Video
Types of Weather: Wind
What is wind and what are localised winds? Find out about the global cycles which take winds right across the world. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Wind begins with the difference in air pressure. Air moves from areas of high...
Curated Video
Atmospheric Circulation and Global Wind Patterns
This video will explain how atmospheric circulation and global wind patterns affect the movement of air on the earth.
Visual Learning Systems
Weather: Quiz (Weather)
Everyday we experience weather. This interesting series of programs helps students understand the factors that contribute to weather formation. Real-life examples enable students to appreciate the different aspects of weather....
NASA
Warmer Ocean Temperatures May Decrease Saharan Dust Crossing the Atlantic
Every year millions of tons of dust from the Sahara Desert are swirled up into the atmosphere by easterly trade winds, and carried across the Atlantic. The plumes can make their way from the African continent as far as the Amazon...
Mazz Media
Bailey's Big Back Yard: Air and Wind
In this program, Bailey learns about the wind as he experiences it. With help from his magical magnifying glass, Bailey and viewers learn about the complexity of wind and air and they come to understand that air is moving all around us.
Visual Learning Systems
Weather Around Us: Wind
Upon viewing the Weather Around Us video series, students will be able to do the following: Define weather as the condition of the lower atmosphere close to Earth. Understand that weather is constantly changing. Understand that...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Understanding Climate Patterns in the Pacific Ocean
This video provides an introduction to El Nino and La Nina, two climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean. It explains how these patterns occur, their impacts on global weather patterns, and discusses whether 2021 and 2022 are El Nino or La...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather: Summing Up (Weather)
Everyday we experience weather. This interesting series of programs helps students understand the factors that contribute to weather formation. Real-life examples enable students to appreciate the different aspects of weather....
Visual Learning Systems
Weather: Introduction (Weather)
Everyday we experience weather. This interesting series of programs helps students understand the factors that contribute to weather formation. Real-life examples enable students to appreciate the different aspects of weather....
PBS
Global Winds
Blow budding scientists away with a lesson that'll put wind in their sails! Scholars study the pattern of global winds using an interactive from PBS' Weather and Climate series. Detailed simulations help viewers study upper-level winds...
TED-Ed
How Did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
Imagine sailing around the world, or even around the Pacific Ocean, in an outrigger canoe without the the aid of a GPS? Or a compass? Or even a sextant? The Polynesians did. Find out how with an engaging video that details how they used...
NASA
Nasa: Global Effect of El Nino
Watch this video clip and learn what El Nino is and how it impacts our global system (4:14). Learn how trade winds divert from their normal direction and the influences this has on our weather.
Other
Minute Earth: Why Does Earth Have Deserts?
An animated explanation of why the Earth has deserts. Discusses trade winds and Hadley cells. [2:28]