PBS
Pbs Learning Media: A Five Day View of the Jet Stream
This animation from NOVA Online lets you examine a five-day view of the jet stream.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Giving Rise to the Jet Stream
This interactive activity from NOVA Online uses animation and graphics to offer a detailed explanation of the jet stream. A thorough account is given of the role played by the Sun's heat and Earth's shape and rotation, among other factors.