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 – [...]
By Michael Doig on Thursday, August 20, 2009Filed Under: Asides
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.
By Michael Doig on Monday, September 8, 2008Filed Under: Demonstrations, Featured, Video
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. Watch on: YouTube | Revver | Download Host: Michael Doig Duration: 4:19 Materials Chalk Paper Clip Vinegar Eye [...]
By Michael Doig on Tuesday, August 12, 2008Filed Under: Featured, Lesson Planning, Video
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
By Michael Doig on Monday, August 11, 2008Filed Under: Demonstrations, Featured, Video
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. Watch on: YouTube | Revver | Vimeo | Download Host: Michael Doig & John Herrera Duration: 3:15 Materials Car Helium Balloon Open Road Convection Fast Facts Lighter than air [...]