Experiments

Experiments, demonstrations and DIY weather instruments to bring weather teaching to life


hot air balloon
Hot Air Rises
Learn about convection!
Topics: Atmosphere
a teabag rocket
Teabag Rocket
Hot air rises! Learn about convection.
Topics: Atmosphere
Greenhouse effect
The Greenhouse Effect
There are several ways to demonstrate the greenhouse effect in the classroom
Topics: Atmosphere
glass and ice
Clouds in a Glass
Clouds in the real world form in warm, moist air. You can make something similar happen using things you can find around your home.
Topics: Clouds
Cloud in a Bottle
Make your own Cloud in a Bottle To see how clouds form Equipment A one litre plastic water bottle (with a lid) Warm water
Topics: Clouds
a lava lamp
Make a Lava Lamp
Make your own lava lamp and learn about density.
Topics: Atmosphere
a balloon inflated over a bottle
Inflate a Balloon
How to inflate a balloon the easy way and learn about air pressure
Topics: Air Pressure
a full bottle of water turned upside down
Turn Water Upside Down
Learn about air pressure! This is a variation on the classic glass and piece of paper trick.
Topics: Air Pressure
a drinks can
Crumple Can
Can you crumple a can? Learn about air pressure
Topics: Air Pressure
eggs
Egg in a Bottle
Can you get an egg in and out of a bottle? Learn about air pressure
Topics: Air Pressure
A hygrometer
Make a Hygrometer
Wet and Dry Bulb Thermometers measure relative humidity.
Topics: Instruments

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