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What is Wind? Instructional VideoWhat is Wind? Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:11
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For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Projection
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Year
2013
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What is Wind?

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Hank Green teaches how differences in air pressure, attempting to reach equilibrium. are what causes wind to blow. He also mentions Earth's rotation and the Coriolis effect. Have your class watch this video as a review to your lesson on wind.

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Concepts

air pressure, air, wind

Additional Tags

wind, air pressure, science

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Brief, but sufficient explanation
  • Text, photos, and drawings help to explain the narrated information

Cons

  • None

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