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Marin Academy: Oceanography
Learn more about how Earth’s atmosphere and oceans interact by visiting this site. In your Science Journal, list the factors that influence air movement at Earth’s surface. Why would a
hurricane be more likely to develop near the Equator than in the Horse Latitudes?
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Barometers
A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. Access this site and learn how to create your own barometer. What is the air pressure today at your location?
Work/Energy
Home Page
Visit this site to gather background on Work and Energy. Develop a showcase display highlighting the major points of these concepts..
Energy Research
The Office of Energy Research, a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, conducts Energy Research in various subjects from biological and environmental issues to nuclear physics.
Use this site to put together a monthly newsletter about current energy research.
Newton’s
Laws in Action
On this site, you'll find a nice video to demonstrate Newton’s Laws and later learn a little about momentum. Develop your own demonstrations of Newton's laws and momentum. Demonstrate
these to your class.
Movies Illustrating Motion in
Two and Three Dimensions
Here you'll find various QuickTime videos showing projectile motion and circular vector forces. It also has links to Java Applets demonstrating the same concepts. Write a journal
entry that explains five different videos.
