Convection In the Atmosphere: Links for Teachers
Atmospheric Processes: Convection
In this two-part activity, students will study convective currents in water and observe the air as a fluid.
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/1_1_2_7t.htm
Features: Hands-on Investigation, Lesson Ideas
An Educator's Guide to Convection
The author explains why the physical process of convection is so important and addresses a number of instances in nature where convection can be observed. A link to a variety of fun puzzles is provided on the Web site.
http://www.solarviews.com//eng/edu/convect.htm
Features: Lesson Ideas, Graphics/Multimedia, Assessment
Getting Around the Coriolis Force
Teachers can enhance their understanding of the Coriolis effect without getting into overly detailed physics.
http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~dvandom/Edu/newcor.html
Features: Graphics/Multimedia
Mesoscale Circulation Modeling Visualizations
NOAA provides global visualizations of weather patterns as a resource for you and your students.
http://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/products/vis/gallery/mesoscale_dynamics/
gmcm.html
Features: Graphics/Multimedia, Data Sources
Capturing Convection
"Sometimes a single physical process can explain a variety of events." Convection is explained simply with a focus on the sun. Its application to weather is equally important.
http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/educators/convection.html
Features: Data Sources
