Summary
It’s not just a bunch of hot air — wind is pretty cool! In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby take on the mystery of where wind comes from and what it is, exactly. For instance, you’ll find out how the Sun plays a big role in the creation of wind. You’ll also learn about the effect of local geography on wind patterns, and how the Earth’s rotation affects wind currents from the equator. Finally, Tim defines some jargon you may have heard, including jet streams, prevailing winds, doldrums, and trade winds. This movie will really blow your mind!
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Wind:
- What is one new thing you learned about wind?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining wind.
- Draw or give one example of your own.