Wind Speed and Air Pressure

A simulation where learners explore how differences in air pressure create wind, adjusting temperature and pressure conditions to observe changes in wind speed and direction, reinforcing concepts of atmospheric dynamics.

Category: Physics
Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Guided
Standards: NGSS Physical Science, NGSS Earth & Space Science
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to explain how a difference in air pressure causes the creation of wind.
Students will be able to predict changes in wind speed and direction based on specific adjustments to virtual temperature and pressure conditions.
Students will be able to demonstrate the relationship between manipulated temperature, air pressure, and the resulting wind speed and direction within the simulation.

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Wind Speed and Air Pressure Quiz

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Wind Speed and Air Pressure Discussion

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