Weatherthings
Weather Things: Wind
The 3 simple ingredients of sun, air and water lead to every type of weather on Earth. The atmosphere is constantly trying to balance heat from the sun with water vapor and air to create a dynamic planet. The unique properties of the...
Visual Learning Systems
The Nature of Weather: Global Winds
This video explores the daily condition of the Earth's atmosphere. The factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather are discussed. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Air Pressure & Wind
Blow your class away with a gust of humor as they watch this video about air pressure and wind. Along the way, they find that the density of air (as determined by temperature, altitude, and water vapor content) leads to air pressure...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Waves & Currents
Ocean lovers hang ten as they watch this film about waves and currents. What causes waves? What is a current? Learn this and more from Sam as he explains why RJ was struggling to surf the gnarly waves. Have your class watch this at home...
PBS
Nova Pbs Special: The Coriolis Effect
Why do storms spin in different directions depending on their location-and why do they spin in the first place? [3:05]
PBS
Nova Labs: Hurricane Rotation and the Coriolis Effect
In the northern hemisphere, big storms spin counterclockwise as they travel, but in the southern hemisphere they spin clockwise. Why do storms spin in different directions depending on their location? [2:55]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Coriolis Effect
A video exploring why storms spin in different directions depending on their location either in the northern or southern hemisphere. [3:06]