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The Rain Game
Students simulate the precipitation process by playing a game. They simulate the behavior of actual cloud drops and rain drops.
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RAIN
Third graders accurately measure the amount of rain in the rain gauge on a given day and create a bar graph of the data collected.
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Testing the Accuracy of a Rain Gauge
Middle schoolers identify and test variables that may affect the accuracy of a rain gauge.
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What's the Chance of Rain? Lesson Plan 2
Students utilize and interpret numerical statements regarding rainfall patterns which quantify chance. They design and prepare surveys and experiments to answer questions or test conjectures and predictions.
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What's the Chance of Rain? Lesson Plan 3
Students conduct experiments involving chance to estimate the probability of rainfall patterns. They interpret and evaluate information contained in tables and databases.
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A PET Cloud: Lesson Plan 15
Students create their own cloud in a bottle. They complete a worksheet regarding the experiment, then repeat the activity using hot water.
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El Nino and Rainfall
Students examine the relationship between El Nino and rainfall. They view an animation that simulates the various ocean currents, and analyze data from rainfall tables.
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Precipitation
Students investigate the formation of rain. They experiment by boiling water in a tea kettle and placing ice cubes and water in a pan. They hold the pan of water over the steaming spout so that the steam strikes the bottom and sides of...
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Experiment: How acidic is rain in your area?
High schoolers collect water samples from around your home and school, check the pH level of each water sample, and record the pH levels in a chart that looks something like this: