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Clouds and Weather Instructional VideoClouds and Weather Instructional Video
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PBS
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:21
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10 mins
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Clouds and Weather

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The sun heats Earth's surface unevenly, causing crazy weather patterns around the globe.  A NOVA video describes the resulting changes in air pressure, temperature, humidity and their impacts on weather. It connects the concepts to the local forecast, regional weather, and global climate for an all-encompassing view.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

clouds, weather

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Stress the difference between weather and climate
  • Ask class members to keep a weather log for one month and discuss the changes

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of volume, pressure, and atmosphere

Pros

  • Requires very little class time
  • Links to related videos and activities for further learning

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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