Weather Kit

Weather Kit

This weather kit features experiments to encourage your childrens' exploration of predicting weather changes.

This kit provides 25 experiments and hands-on activities that teach basic ideas about weather. Several open-ended activities are also provided, along with questions that lead children to further inquiry.

This kit covers such topics as: solar energy, temperature recordings, air pressure, wind, fronts and masses, humidity, precipitation, clouds, and weather maps.

This kit is reusable and will last for years. It contains background information, technical guidance, supplemental reinforcement, enrichment activities, detailed illustrations, equipment, and a teacher's guide.

Contains:

• 1 Cloud Poster
• 4 Balloons
• 1 Candle
• 1 Cork
• 1 Bag of Cotton Balls
• 4 Cone-Shaped Cups
• 2 Acrylic Dowels
• 1 Red Food Coloring
• 1 Funnel
• 1 Package of Graph Paper
• Teacher's Guide, with Glossary
• 1 Marble
• 2 Nails
• 3 Aluminum Pans
• 1 Push Pin
• 1 Rain Gauge
• 1 Ruler
• 1 Package Sand
• 1 Plastic Shoebox
• 12 Straws
• 2 Straw Stix
• 1 Test Tube
• 1 Test Tube Clamp
• 4 Thermometers
• 1 Plastic Tubing
• 3 Vials with Slotted Lid
• 1 Cotton Wick
• 1 Wood Block
• 2 Wood Sticks
• Large heavy, duty plastic storage bin with snap on lid
• Requires several common household items that are not included (plastic wrap, wax paper, matches, construction paper, empty can, small mirror, plastic mixing bowl, paper, plastic jar with lid, clock with hands, Frisbee)

Product Details:

• Recommended Ages: 10 and up
• Box Dimensions: 14-1/4" x 10" x 4-1/2"

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This is a high-quality kit to help children learn about weather and meteorology.

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To enhance your learning experience, we've provided links below to educational websites regarding the subject matter of this item... we've done the research for you! Want more? Make sure to see our Free Resources for Parents and Educators.


The Weather Channel — This website is full of great resources for helping kids learn about weather. There are online games, articles, and even Parent's and Teacher's Guides available.

Kids Crossing — From the National Center for Atmospheric Research, this website provides many resources for children to learn about weather and earth science. There are games, activities, and teacher's guides available.