The Coriolis Effect of Wind

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The Coriolis Effect of Wind

Description:

In this activity, students learn how the Earth's rotation affects the winds.

Education Levels:

3, 4, 5

Subject:

Earth Science, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Physics, Process Skills

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

NASA Langley Research Center

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Keywords:

NASA, SCI Files, SCIence Files, Science Files, Why Files, Problem based learning, At-home activities, Wind, Coriolis effect, Earth, Earth's rotation

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers, Middle school teachers

Language:

English

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Hollow plastic ball; tennis ball size or larger; Scissors; Thread; 5 05 10 gallon fish tank or bucket; Ruler; Wooden matchsticks; Food coloring; Eyedropper; Pencil; Screwdriver or large needle; Science journal

The Coriolis Effect of Wind

The Coriolis Effect of Wind

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