University of Illinois Extension: Ww2010: Atmospheric Pressure

Push the envelope with this lesson on atmospheric pressure! Your physics or geology juniors will be amazed at your super-human ability as you demonstrate the breaking of a stick using a newspaper! They also work with peers to construct a...

Students investigate the effects of atmospheric pressure.

Some very interesting details about the pressure of gases in our atmosphere are presented in this PowerPoint. Lists of facts about the various laws of gases are summarized and would be a great visual to use during a full lecture.

This simulation begins with an exploration of water pressure and atmospheric pressure. In the flow portion, scholars reshape a pipe and see fluid dynamics at work. The water tower portion encourages pupils to determine how water...

This fact sheet shares numerous interesting facts about the common fruit, the apple. Great for the study of botany or biology. Available in English or Spanish.

Students learn about how soil is made, who really needs soil, and what happens to soil if you don't take care of it.

A listing of all the known variety of apples with links to detailed information on and images of each variety. In both English and Spanish.

Describes the different types of fronts and the dry line associated with certain fronts. Well illustrated with diagrams and maps.

Comprehensive website provides facts and recipes for anyone suffering from osteoporosis. Learn about the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and a bone-healthy diet.

This site from the University of Illinois explains basic principles of weather radar, its development, and application to weather forcasting. Includes section on how wind patterns are shown using doppler radar.