Wind Speed and Air Pressure [Unguided]

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.

Grades: Grades 6-12
Variant: Unguided
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 differences in air pressure contribute to the creation of wind.
Students will be able to demonstrate how adjusting virtual temperature and pressure conditions impacts the observed wind speed.
Students will be able to analyze the relationship between areas of high and low pressure and the resulting wind direction.

Suggested activities

Wind Speed and Air Pressure Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenWind Speed and Air Pressure Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Wind Speed and Air Pressure Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenWind Speed and Air Pressure Discussion (opens in a new tab)

Track learner progress

Run this simulation with a class and watch it happen: who started, who finished, and how long each learner took. Drill into a run to see what they actually did.

Group sessions

SimGenie acts as a built-in lab assistant. A learner who gets stuck can ask for a hint by voice, and it adapts its guidance to what they are doing in the scene.

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