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Explore the mind blowing science of wind, weather patterns, and air pressure with Bill Nye! This engaging worksheet guides students through the powerful forces that create wind and how it shapes our world.

This engaging, standards-aligned comprehension worksheet is designed to help students investigate the science behind wind through thought-provoking questions and a hands-on experiment. Inspired by Bill Nye The Science Guy, this resource is perfect for science classrooms, independent study, or homework assignments.

What’s Included:

1. Pre-viewing question to activate prior knowledge
2. Comprehensive questions covering key concepts from the episode
3. Hands-on air pressure experiment using simple household materials
4. Real-world research activity connecting wind power to students’ local environment
5. Clear learning objectives aligned with science curriculum standards
6. Links to view the 4K remastered episode

Key Concepts Covered:

• How the heating and cooling of the Earth creates wind
• The impact of Earth’s rotation on wind patterns (Coriolis effect)
• Relationship between air pressure and weather systems
• Wind-related phenomena including hurricanes and tornadoes
• Wind erosion and its effects on landscapes
• Wind as a renewable energy source

Students will discover what causes wind, how warm and cold air interact to create weather patterns, and how wind shapes our environment. The hands-on experiment demonstrates air pressure principles in action, while the research activity connects science learning to real-world applications of wind power.

Perfect for elementary and middle school science teachers, homeschoolers, and STEM educators teaching about weather, Earth’s systems, or renewable energy! Links to watch this episode are included within the worksheet.