United Scientific® Coriolis Effect Model – Physics Demonstration Apparatus for Earth Science & Classroom Experiments

Bring complex Earth science concepts to life with the United Scientific® Coriolis Effect Model, a hands-on teaching tool designed to demonstrate how motion behaves on a rotating surface. This apparatus clearly illustrates the Coriolis effect—the phenomenon where objects moving on a spinning surface follow a curved path due to rotation.

Perfect for classroom demonstrations, this model helps students visualize how the Earth’s rotation impacts wind patterns, weather systems, and ocean currents. With its durable 14-inch turntable and erasable tracing surface, teachers can repeat experiments and encourage student participation. The included steel balls and detachable ramp make it simple to show how straight-line motion becomes curved when introduced on a rotating platform.

Whether used in physics, earth science, or meteorology lessons, this Coriolis effect apparatus offers an engaging and interactive way to deepen student understanding of one of Earth’s most important physical principles.