This video explores five fun facts about wind.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned that wind is moving air caused by differences in air pressure and temperature. Wind is mainly made up of gases like nitrogen and oxygen. Wind power is used to produce electricity without polluting the air. Tornadoes have incredibly high wind speeds, while a breeze is a light and subtle wind.
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Discuss with your child the different speeds and directions of wind, and ask them to observe the wind outside and describe its movement. - Create a mini science experiment by using a fan to demonstrate how differences in air pressure and temperature create wind. - Take a nature walk with your child and point out the effects of wind, such as swaying trees or flying leaves. - Encourage your child to create their own wind-related artwork, such as a windsock or a windmill, using materials like paper and craft sticks.
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Pretend play with your child
GAME: "Wind Explorer" Instructions: As a parent, you can play the game "Wind Explorer" with your child based on this video. Take turns being the "Wind Explorer" and explore the effects and characteristics of wind. Use different materials like feathers, leaves, or small objects, and blow on them to see how wind moves them. Discuss the facts from the video while playing and encourage your child to ask questions about wind.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Wind is caused by differences in air pressure and temperature. We can harness wind power to produce electricity and help tackle climate change."