Air Pressure and Wind
6th GradeScience60 min
aligned to 6.ess2.1
Learning Objective
I can describe how local and global winds are created by differences in air pressure.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
PPGS Lesson 11.3 | Weather: Local Wind Patterns
Epic Flight Academy
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Wind is described by the direction it is coming from. A sea breeze comes from the sea.
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During the day, land heats faster than water, causing air to rise and creating high pressure aloft that flows toward the sea.
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At night, the land cools faster than the water, reversing the process and creating a land breeze as air flows from the land to the sea.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Explain how a sea breeze forms during the day, referencing the differences in air pressure over land and water.”
Teacher Guide
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