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Running in Circles

Running in Circles

In this group activity, learners use some common objects and work together to simulate the Coriolis effect. During the challenge, learners make predictions and test different scenarios. This resource includes background information about the Coriolis effect and helpful hints.

Keywords:
Motion, Physical Activities, Ocean Currents, Prediction, NSDL, Velocity, Nature and Environment, Physics, Pole, Conducting Investigations, Earth Science, Chemistry, Earth Structure, General, Earth System Science, Electric Currents, Weather, Atmospheric Science, Coriolis Effect, Equator, Physical Science, Geoscience, Motion and Forces, Earth Processes, Projectile Motion, The Scientific Process, General Science, Weather and Climate, Rotation Motion, Momentum and Velocity, Education, Deflect
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
Author:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
PDF
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
No
Source Code Available:
No
Creative Commons:
Unknown

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