Lesson Plan

Winds Go Spinning Around

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Students simulate the Coriolis Effect to comprehend why winds in the Westerlies are prone to cyclonic and anti-cyclonic motion. They arrive at an explanation of processes that drive world wind patterns

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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