More simple experiments and demonstrations from around the web:
- Fronts in a lab
- Does anyone remember drinking birds? Look here to find out how they work, and how they demonstrate many of the physical processes in our atmosphere.
- Should you run or walk in the rain? A lovely cartoon explanation on YouTube by Minute Physics.
- Colourful convection experiments and videos from Steve Spangler Science
- To see the science behind lightning see here: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/lightning-science/
- Experiments about evaporation, sea breezes and convection: Home training tools.
- Other different weather experiment ideas:
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-experiments.htm - There are lots of ideas at the Little Shop of Physics (explore the various links on the page).
- Make a tornado in a jar or see a tornado tube in action
- Make a sundial designed specifically for your wall. Or there is a simpler Met Office version.
- Make a wind vane (Met Office version) or wind vane (OPAL version) or a simpler windmill .
- Make a water barometer.
- Make a Lego screen to shield a thermometer or a simpler version from the Met Office.
- A sheet for recording a weather_diary
- If you happen to have access to a rotating fluid tank, there are some lovely ideas for experiments at MIT’s weather in a tank site.
- ‘Best of Physics Education’ experiments and demonstrations including several relating to air pressure, tornadoes etc.
- A whole load of experiments relating to the oceans from Digital Explorer. They recommend the experiments for use as part of topics covering geographical processes, global energy exchange, chemistry and carbon dioxide, and exploring ecosystems and what affects them.
- A simple way to model the water cycle in a bowl.
- Ideas for science, environment or weather clubs .
