If your head is spinning when you consider teaching the action of spinning, this video is sure to settle things. First, the motion is defined and described. The conservation of angular momentum, the Coriolis effect, and the air pressure causing extreme storms are all explained. This top-notch film can be an enriching addition to your weather or circular motion lesson, and therefore is useful to both the earth science and physical science teacher! Find links to related material from the publisher, as well as comprehension and discussion questions.

Concepts

angular momentum, hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons

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Additional Tags

angular momentum, hurricane, typhoon, tornado, science

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Pros

• Makes a connection between physics and meteorology
• High-quality animations

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9