Lesson 24 of 84 · Weather and Climate
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌋 Rock RealmClimate Zones of the World
Weather and Climate.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Weather isn't random — it's just complicated.
Mind = Blown
🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you observe: what shape will it leave?
What You'll Learn
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. Human activities, especially burning fossil fuels, have increased greenhouse gases and accelerated warming.
Key Words
- fossil
- mineral
- climate
Materials Needed
- rocks
- sand
- clay
- water
- plastic tray
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Steps
Review the background information on Weather and Climate before starting.
Investigate soil layers: fill a jar with soil and water, shake it, and let it settle overnight. Identify the layers of clay, silt, sand, and organic matter.
Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.
Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the greenhouse effect?
Where you see this in real life
Today's weather, tomorrow's beach, next century's coastline — all this.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Look at the sky for 5 minutes and try to predict tomorrow's weather.
For the dinner table
“What's the slowest change you can think of?”
Next Smart Experiment
We'll pick an experiment that matches exactly how you're thinking right now.
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