Lesson 15 of 84 ยท Weather and Seasons
Experimentโญ 30 XP๐ Rock RealmWinter Is Chilly!
Weather and Seasons.
๐ฏ Your mission
Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.
โก The twist
Weather isn't random โ it's just complicated.
Mind = Blown
๐ There are 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth right now.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you observe: what shape will it leave?
What You'll Learn
Snow is frozen rain. Each snowflake is different and beautiful!
Key Words
- dirt
- sand
Materials Needed
- plastic tray
- magnifying glass
- newspaper
Safety First
- Keep small objects away from young children.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
- Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.
Steps
Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Weather and Seasons.
Put a cup of water outside. Check it tomorrowโdid it change?
Draw a picture of what you see.
Share what you learned with someone!
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Can you see the wind?
Where you see this in real life
This is shaping the ground you walk on, slowly, every single day.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find a rock outside and try to guess how old it is.
For the dinner table
โWhat's the slowest change you can think of?โ
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