Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum - Science 2200 Unit 2: Weather Dynamics

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27 March 2015

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Addressing Newfoundland and Labrador's Science 2200 Unit 2: Weather Dynamics with CurioCity Resources

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Science 2200 Program of Studies includes a unit about Weather Dynamics. The following CurioCity resources can help you address outcomes from that unit:

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Weather radar shows the location, altitude, and type of precipitation. Read More »

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What is wind and what does it do?Articles

Wind. Although you can't see it, you can feel it - it can make things move and create weather conditions from a mild breeze to a hurricane. Behold the powers of wind! Read More »

Bracing for DisasterArticles

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Spring Fever!Articles

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How do cyclones form?Articles

In summer and fall, tropical bodies of water have been warmed by the sun and store fantastic amounts of energy as heat. Tropical cyclones use that energy as their driving power... but what... Read More »

How does thunder form?Articles

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Thundersnow: Winter thunderstormsArticles

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What can extreme storms and flooded cities tell us about the valuable services nature can provide? Read More »

Bermuda Triangle: fact or fiction?Articles

In 1945, five Navy Avengers set out for a routine training session off the Florida coast and never returned. Since then, the public has been intrigued by the mysterious triangle-shaped area... Read More »

Why are there natural disasters on earth?Articles with Starting Points

We're familiar with many natural disasters as they often make headline news: earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, blizzards, floods, and droughts are all examples. Read More »

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On Cloud NineArticles

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What is acid rain/deposition?Articles with Starting Points

Acid rain is any precipitation (rain, snow, fog, etc.) that has an unusually low pH. But, what is a low pH and why is this a problem? Read More »

April showers... brings serious flooding to ManitobaArticles

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Why does rain fall as droplets?Articles

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Slippery slopesArticles

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Carbon, carbon, everywhereArticles

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The Carbon Problem: From fossil fuels to greenhouse gases Articles

The average Canadian produces the equivalent of about 20.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, or about the weight of four adult African elephants! Read More »

Would global warming still happen without pollution?Articles

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Cows or cars: Which one has the biggest impact on climate change?Articles with Starting Points

Animal agriculture is a big source of methane emissions. That’s right—this powerful greenhouse gas is being produced by cows! Read More »

Buckle up! Climate change is hereArticles with Starting Points

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Early bloomers: The effect of a warming climate on flowering timesArticles

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Investing in Clean Energy TechnologiesArticles with Starting Points

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Extreme Climate ChangeArticles

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Ocean balancing actArticles

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That's envirotainmentArticles

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Cleaning up coalArticles

There are ways of reducing the amount of pollution caused by burning coal, even if coal remains a relatively dirty source of energy. Read More »

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Earth’s radiative equilibrium temperature can be calculated with a bit of basic physics and some algebra. Read More »

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The Truth About Toilet Swirl - Southern HemisphereVideos

Hosts of Veritasium and Smarter Every Day conduct the same experiment on opposite sides of the globe to prove the Coriolis Effect is real. Synch with northern hemisphere video... Read More »

The Truth About Toilet Swirl - Northern HemisphereVideos

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The ups and downs of air turbulenceVideos with Starting Points

With lots of people travelling over the holiday season it is likely that some air travellers will experience some turbulence. Find out about what causes the air turbulence you feel on the plane. Read More »

Tornadoes: 101Videos

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The Hairy Ball TheoremVideos

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Why Earth's Magnetic Shield Matters Videos

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Rain's dirty little secretVideos

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Is it better to walk or run in the rain?Videos

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Climate Change 101Videos

Bill Nye narrates this short film on the basics of climate change. Read More »

ScienceCasts: What Happened to all the snow?Videos

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I'm a Climate ScientistVideos

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What is the greenhouse effect?Videos

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