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Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Climates - Bill Nye the Science Guy
"Climate - Bill Nye the Science Guy" is an engaging and educational video where Bill Nye explores the concept of climate and how it differs from weather. He explains the factors that influence Earth's climate, such as the sun, atmosphere, and ocean currents, using fun experiments and demonstrations. The video also highlights the impact of human activities on climate change, emphasizing the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through humor and relatable examples, Bill inspires students to understand and take action to protect the planet. It’s an excellent introduction to climate science for young learners.
How Did The Clouds Get Their Names?
In the "Koppen-Geiger Classification System" students are given a quick overview of the five broad categories of cliamte used by scientists. This video is an introduction to a series of videos created by the same individual. This can be helpful if you have your students each pursue specialized research in one of the five main categories of the Koppen-Geiger system. The other way that this video can be used is that it introduces the zones in the same order as the slideshow for this unit: perhaps you might want to use the guide to topics at the bottom of the video and revisit this video as you go over the climate zones at the beginning of this unit.
The Koppen-Geiger Classification System
In the "Koppen-Geiger Classification System" students are given a quick overview of the five broad categories of cliamte used by scientists. This video is an introduction to a series of videos created by the same individual. This can be helpful if you have your students each pursue specialized research in one of the five main categories of the Koppen-Geiger system. The other way that this video can be used is that it introduces the zones in the same order as the slideshow for this unit: perhaps you might want to use the guide to topics at the bottom of the video and revisit this video as you go over the climate zones at the beginning of this unit.
Weather vs. Climate - Crash Course Kids
"Weather vs. Climate - Crash Course Kids" is an educational video that explains the key differences between weather and climate in a fun and engaging way. It highlights how weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions that can change from day to day, while climate represents the long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area. The video uses simple, colorful animations and relatable examples to illustrate these concepts and help viewers understand how climate is affected by factors like latitude and altitude. It also touches on the importance of studying climate to understand patterns and predict future changes, making it a great resource for students learning about Earth's systems.
What's The Difference Between Weather and Climate?
"What's The Difference Between Weather and Climate" by NASA Climate is an informative video that clearly explains the distinction between weather and climate. The video discusses how weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, like temperature and rainfall, that can change daily, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages of weather over a much larger period, typically 30 years or more. Using simple graphics and real-world examples, it helps students understand how climate is shaped by factors such as location and time, and why it's important to study it. The video also touches on how climate change can impact global weather patterns, making it a valuable resource for students learning about Earth's atmosphere.
Tools to Measure Weather
Tools to Measure Weather
Fahrenheit to Celsius: History of the Thermometer
The video "Fahrenheit to Celsius: History of the Thermometer" explores the development of thermometers and the establishment of temperature scales. It delves into how thermometers function and traces their invention, highlighting the reasons behind the differing freezing points of water on the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. Additionally, the video introduces the Réaumur temperature scale, providing a comprehensive overview of the various systems used to measure temperature throughout history.
The History of the Barometer
The video "Fahrenheit to Celsius: History of the Thermometer" explores the development of thermometers and the establishment of temperature scales. It delves into how thermometers function and traces their invention, highlighting the reasons behind the differing freezing points of water on the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales. Additionally, the video introduces the Réaumur temperature scale, providing a comprehensive overview of the various systems used to measure temperature throughout history.
How to Make a Barometer
The video titled "How to make a Barometer" demonstrates a simple method to construct a barometer for measuring air pressure. Though there are a few other ways that barometers can be created, this is likely the easiest model that requires the least materials.
How to Make a Bottle Thermometer
The video titled "How to make a Bottle Thermometer" demonstrates a fun science experiment that can be done at home. It guides viewers through the process of creating a homemade thermometer using simple materials, allowing for customization of the color.
How to Make a Hygrometer with a Meteorologist
The video titled "Make your own hygrometer" has you led by meteorologist Michelle McLeod in creating a simple hygrometer to measure humidity. What truly proves that this is a video created by a meteorologist is the fact that she manages to show you how to do this activity entirely while using a green screen! Now that is truly an activity taught by a meteorologist!
How to Make a Hygrometer with Gum Wrap
Why look at only one way to build a hygrometer to measure humidity when there are multiple ways? The video titled "Weather: Measuring Water in the Air - Humidity" may not have the term "hygrometer" in the title, but it certainly explains the concept of humidity and demonstrates how to measure the amount of water vapor in the air. (It should be noted that the host does use the term "hygrometer" throughout the video, but that its absence in the title doesn't mean we need to worry about this being something else.) This video is helpful as it might allow you to do both of these activities with your students, and decide which hygrometer they think is better suited for measuring humidity.
How to Make an Anemometer
"What's The Difference Between Weather and Climate" by NASA Climate is an informative video that clearly explains the distinction between weather and climate. The video discusses how weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, like temperature and rainfall, that can change daily, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages of weather over a much larger period, typically 30 years or more. Using simple graphics and real-world examples, it helps students understand how climate is shaped by factors such as location and time, and why it's important to study it. The video also touches on how climate change can impact global weather patterns, making it a valuable resource for students learning about Earth's atmosphere.
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