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Learners investigate the concept of humidity by using a dry and wet sponge as a model. They determine a model for 100% humidity, a sponge saturated with water.

Learners build a simple aneroid barometer to learn about changes in barometric pressure and weather forecasting. They observe their barometer and record data over a period of days.

Learners complete a series of hands-on and investigative activities to explore cumulus clouds.

In this activity, learners explore clouds and how they form.

In this activity on page 27, learners perform an experiment to learn about how different types of marine debris degrade and how weather and sunlight affect the rate of degradation.

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.

In this activity, learners investigate soil conditions by creating a soil map. Learners record soil characteristics and compare the conditions of soil in different grid sections.

In this activity related to climate change and data analysis, learners examine temperature and precipitation data to determine if climate variations are due to El Niño.

Learners cover a bottle with a balloon. When they immerse the bottle in warm water, the balloon inflates. When they immerse the bottle in a bowl of ice, the balloon deflates.

In this activity, learners create a biosphere in a baggie.

Learners develop an understanding of air pressure in two different activities.

April showers bring May flowers, but what do coastal storms bring?

In this activity, learners construct a coastal landmass from sand and add features such as tidal creeks and barrier islands.

Learners color and cut out a spiral-shaped snake. When they hang their snake over a radiator, the snake spins.