Lesson 79 of 84 · Fossils
Experiment⭐ 30 XPThe Sun Warms the Earth (Part 3)
The Sun Warms the Earth (Part 3).
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
The sun warms the land and water, which warms the air. Warm air rises and cool air sinks.
Key Words
- erosion
- landform
- mountain
Materials Needed
- food coloring
- clear container
- rocks
- sand
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
Steps
Look at the picture and read the labels.
Pour water on a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Watch how the water flows differently.
Draw a picture of what you observe.
Share your results with a partner.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What causes wind?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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