Module 2: Stories of the Present (Stories of the Atmosphere):

Earth Science Essentials

How the Winds Go Around: Valid on any planet, including yours. Part 2

This unit examines the origin of winds and why the spiral around low and high pressure centers. Individual lessons will open in a new page--simply close the page when done and return here.

• How the Winds Go--Part 2 Lecture--Coriolis effects (5:34 min)


• How the Winds Go Around--Part 2--Coriolis effects—interactive text


• How the Winds Go Around--Cool stories, text


• How the Winds Go Around--map and wind direction puzzles, interactive text


• How the Winds Go Around--Common Questions, text


• Extra Resources: How the Winds Go Around--Wind Mapping lab


• Extra Resources: How the Winds Go Around--Wind Mapping lab Walk Through


• Extra Resources: How the Winds Go Around Weather Journal. Field activity.


• Extra Resources: Stories of the Wind. Writing exercise..

10/27/2017--pictures and text copyright Russ Colson