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Science - 'Why does the wind blow?'

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this earth science activity, students read a poem about the wind and learn why the wind blows. After reading the poem and informative paragraphs that follow it, kids answer 2 questions regarding the information they read. Finally,...
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Air Masses & Fronts

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students identify two distinct air masses and the frontal boundary and determine whether the front is moving in time and in what direction the front is moving.
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Perpetual Motion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss movement of air currents and then experiment to create visible models of air currents. Students connect the model to weather patterns.
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Winds Over Land vs. Ocean

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore friction and the way it impacts wind over the ocean compared to over land.
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Movement of Fronts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use a demonstration in order to learn abou the movement of weather fronts.
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National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.