Recognize the connection between the sun's energy and the wind SPI 0607.8.2

Links verified 5/25/2024

1. Cool Maps with Awesome Weather Data Across 1,219 US Cities - starting with the US map, select a state and then a city and drill down to get weather data in graphical format [Thanks Kristian!]
2. Convection - background information - Convection lab lesson plan
3. Radiation - background information - Radiation lab lesson plan
4. The Sun as a Source of Energy - water cycle, winds and currents
5. The Sun's Energy - an essential part of the earth system
6. What Causes Wind? - discussion of several factors
7. What Causes the Wind - (4:40) a YouYube video
8. What Causes Wind and How Does It Form on Earth? - its all about the sun
9. Wind - This real-time map shows wind flowing over the United States. Rest your cursor over any spot to see the wind speed and the GPS location of the site. This beautiful map looks artistic!
10. Wind - Explanation from Dan's Wild Weather Page
11. Wind Energy Basics - Wind energy is actually a byproduct of the sun
12. Wind Explained - energy from moving air
13. Wind Formation - the physical processes that form winds and how these processes contribute to weather and climate
14. Wind: What is it and What Causes it? - good explanation from Weather Wiz Kids

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