Modeling Large-Scale Weather with Rotating Tank Experiments

This classroom-tested guided exploration allows students to engage in the practices of science, as they investigate how temperature differences and rotation affect the ways fluid moves, both in rotating tanks of water and in the earth’s atmosphere. Using the Predict-Observe-Explain format, students explore the Essential Question: “Why does the weather change day-to-day?” This investigation is accessible to a wide range of students and classrooms due to the included high-quality videos and instructional materials.