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Air Pressure and Wind

In this lesson from our Bring Science Alive! Weather and Climate program, students create their own wind, build a balloon barometer, and track atmospheric pressure.

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Air Pressure and Wind

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Air Pressure and Wind — Investigations

Investigations

Students explore the phenomena of wind and then they create their own wind, build a balloon barometer, and track atmospheric pressure.

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Air Pressure and Wind — Reference Text

Reference Text

Read expository text in print and online to build understanding of wind, balloon barometers, and atmospheric pressure.

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Air Pressure and Wind — Key Science Concept

Key Science Concept

Explore a video activity where students check their understanding of how land and sea breezes form.

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About Bring Science Alive! Middle School Program: Weather and Climate

TCI classrooms are active, fun, and immersive spaces where students confidently question and explore the world as scientists do. With our Bring Science Alive! Weather and Climate program, students investigate the atmosphere and energy transfer, the water cycle, air pressure and air masses, climate factors and patterns, and the Earth’s changing climate. With this program, you get:

  • Meaningful Activities

  • Classroom-Friendly Technology

  • Ongoing Teacher and District Support

  • High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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