NDLI: What Causes Wind?

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What Causes Wind?

Content Provider	howtosmile
Copyright Year	2009
Description	In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat. An extension included in this activity guide suggests learners next design and conduct a scientific investigation using water and soil to understand how land and bodies of water heat up at different rates.
Related Links	http://cdn.4-h.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4-WhatCausesWind.pdf
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	University of Illinois
Subject Keyword	Heat Conduction Convection Radiation Molecular activity Air pressure Wind Absorption Water Land Soil Sun Nature and Environment Earth and Space Science Earth Processes Weather and Climate Earth Structure Oceans and Water Atmosphere Earth Moon and Sun Mathematics Data Analysis and Probability Data Analysis Data Collection Data Representation Measurement Rate Physical Sciences Heat and Thermodynamics Heat and Temperature Heat Transfer Energy Energy and Power Light and Optics Sunlight and Color The Nature of Science The Scientific Process Asking Questions Conducting Investigations Gathering Data Formulating Explanations Communicating Results The Nature of Technology The Design Process Problem Solving Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Content Type	Text
Educational Role	Student Teacher
Educational Use	Assessment
Time Required	PT30M0S
Education Level	Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX
Pedagogy	Experimental Activity
Resource Type	Hands-on
Subject	Probability Weather and Climate

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