All Posts Tagged With: "Atmosphere"

ScienceBoom Episode #5 – Barometric Pressure and Temperature

Barometric pressure is responsible for much of our weather. In this episode, I travel to Hawaii so we can explore the relationship between barometric pressure and temperature.

Host: Michael Doig
Duration: 4:11
Materials
Can of Compressed AIr – Can be purchased at any office supply store for around $6.
Raytek MT4 Mini Infrared Thermometer – The ability to take [...]

MIT OpenCourseWare – Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics

MIT OpenCourseWare Video and activities that introduce students to the physics that govern the circulation of the ocean and atmosphere. College level, but easily modified.

ScienceBoom Episode #4 – Chemical Weathering

In this episode we go to Central Park and take a look at the chemical weathering of Cleopatra’s Needle. Then we go back to lab and I show you how to model chemical weathering with your students.

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Host: Michael Doig
Duration: 4:19
Materials

Chalk
Paper Clip
Vinegar
Eye Dropper
250ml Beaker

Weathering Fast Facts

Weathering is the mechanical [...]

Science Terms In Modern Media

This list provides examples of literary terms, primarily in videos and images, though there are a few written texts here for now. … Hopefully this helps define, work with, teach, and learn these terms. http://www.toddseal.com/rodin/2008/08/lit-terms-modern-media/ 1) Radiation & Conduction 2) Atmospheric Layers 3) Big Bang 4) Plate Tectonics

ScienceBoom Episode #3 – Balloon in a Car

In this episode John Herrera and Michael Doig take a helium balloon along for a car ride to show how air moves within an accelerating car.

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Host: Michael Doig & John Herrera
Duration: 3:15
Materials

Car
Helium Balloon
Open Road

Convection Fast Facts

Lighter than air gases move from areas of high pressure toward areas [...]