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In this activity, learners observe the hydrologic cycle in action as water evaporates and condenses to form rain right before their eyes.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe the water cycle in action! Water vapor in a tumbler condenses on chilled aluminum foil — producing the liquid form of water familiar to us as rain and dew.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this simple activity, learners see the production of a gas, which visibly fills up a balloon placed over the neck of a bottle.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this experiment, learners examine how pressure affects water flow. In small groups, learners work with water and a soda bottle, and then relate their findings to pressure in the deep ocean.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this simple activity (on page 7 of the PDF), learners use water and liquid dish detergent to see which one removes lipstick better from an index card.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners see convection currents in action in this highly visual demonstration. Sealed bags of colored hot or cold water are immersed in tanks of water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore why humans sweat. Learners compare the effects of heat on a balloon filled with air and a balloon filled water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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What causes frost to form on the outside of a cold container? In this activity, learners discover that liquid water can change states and freeze to become ice.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe the effect of transpiration as water is moved from the ground to the atmosphere.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners investigate convection by using food coloring and water of different temperatures.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this simulation activity, learners observe what can happen when ocean waves churn up water and oil from an oil spill.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners place multiple M&M's in a plate of water to watch what happens as the candies dissolve.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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By building a simple watershed with paper and markers and then using a spray bottle to simulate precipitation, learners will understand how pollution accumulates in our water sources, especially from

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how salt water freezes in comparison to fresh water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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This is an activity about Newton's First Law of Motion - a body in motion tends to stay in motion, or a body at rest tends to stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this weather-related activity, learners make a portable cloud in a bottle.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners corrode a penny in a cup with vinegar, salt water, and a source of iron (nails, paper clips, or twist ties).

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this simple activity, learners explore ocean waves. To find out if water moves forward toward the shore, learners create waves in a simulated ocean (small aquarium tank of water).

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners will use string and salt to lift an ice cube out of a glass of water. Salt depresses the freezing point of water, allowing it to melt around the string and refreeze.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes