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...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Learn about delicious watermelon! Growing, varieties, nutrition, recipes, and photos are allincluded.

This site looks at the important surface features to consider when making a forecast. High pressure and atmospheric pressure is explained. Be sure to use the arrows at the bottom to navigate through this site.

Explains what a pressure gradient is and how it produces air movement.