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Inside the Jet Stream
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/inside-the-jet-stream.html
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The jet stream is a complex phenomenon involving the interplay between many variables. This resource provides a variety of materials, including Giving Rise to the Jet Stream, which is a simplified introduction that shows what generates the jet stream and why it flows from west to east. The site also contains a five-day view of the jet stream, which is a realistic depiction of how the jet stream flows; a page that provides some answers to frequently asked questions about the jet stream; and a glossary of terms used in the Giving Rise to the Jet Stream feature.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-355
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Transfer of energy
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Interactions of energy and matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
        • Origin and evolution of the earth system
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation


Author: Rick Groleau
WGBH Educational Foundation