The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Learn about the relationship between water, air, and heat and how they interact to make weather happen. Discusses the atmosphere, condensation, evaporation, and precipitation

Introduces viewers to concepts and terminology concerning climate and weather including, temperature, moisture, pressure, and wind. Students learn the difference between short-term conditions of weather and long-term conditions of climate. Discusses clouds, storms, landforms, different climates- from polar to tropical, hurricanes, glaciers, and global warming

Describes the basic cloud types and surveys the water cycle. [Please Note that this title will be available through the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" that is housed in your elementary library 1/07 THROUGH 6/07.]

Examines basic concepts and terminology including: conduction, convection, greenhouse effect, trade winds, radiation, thermometer, barometer, air pressure, anemometer, prevailing winds, and jet stream. Includes 15-question video review and teacher's guide

Provides a basic understanding of the causes of violent weather, and how meteorologists use information from Doppler radar, weather balloons, satellites, etc. in their efforts to accurately forecast the weather

Ms Frizzle transforms the bus into a Weathermobile and in a wild ride through the skies gives Ralphie the opportunity to become the meteorological superhero of his dreams. Animated

Learn about weather patterns and how clouds offer the biggest clues to changing weather patterns

Reviews the evidence of climatic change and introduces scientists who are working to answer the many questions that remain

Former MTV host Kevin Seal makes science enjoyable by showing actual environmental projects, vivid nature footage, plus interviews with leading experts in each field

Viewers will learn about the changing seasons and patterns of life. Examines how weather changes seasonally, affecting the earth and people who live on earth