Module 3 Coriolis Effect

Combine a map of the Northern Hemisphere, a lazy susan, and a marble to arrive at this playful demonstration of the apparent veering of fluids on the rotating earth. Design plans and explanatory animations accompany this module.

Lesson Plan: Check out this lesson plan that tells you what you need and how to do the demonstration.

Audio: Listen to a real teacher explain techniques to help perform the lab demonstration and how it relates to physical oceanography.

Demo Movie: Now see the real lab demonstration as it happens.

Ekman Transport Animation and Aleutian Low Animation: Expand your understanding of the oceanographic concept with animations that will keep you spinning with knowledge.

Ekman Notes and Aleutian Notes: Go to the descriptive explanations to understand more about these animations.

Funding from National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Award # NAG 13-02042