When you tell people you know why the wind blows, it won't be a bunch of hot air. In the video from PBS Digital Studios, viewers learn how wind is a consequence of differences in air pressure. Along the way, the video covers the Coriolis effect and convection currents.

Concepts

wind, air, air pressure, atmospheric pressure, convection currents

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video during a lesson on meteorology
• View current weather maps to predict direction of wind

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have knowledge of the Coriolis effect

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video covers a variety of concepts, so your class is sure to stay engaged
• Animation of winds on a globe will amaze learners

Cons

• None