Test your class' coordination as they model the Coriolis Effect. Forming a large circle, learners move to the right as they try to toss a ball to the person across from them. The movement of the circle represents the rotation of the earth and makes the ball seem to veer to the left.

Concepts

hurricanes, weather, the coriolis effect

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide motivation for the lesson by exploring the debunked Coriolis Effect claims
• Demonstrate the Coriolis Effect with a merry-go-round if available

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a ball and room to move within the classroom

Pros

• Provides recommendations for handling problems within the activity
• Includes background knowledge for the teacher and students

Cons

• None