Round and round in circles it goes! A hands-on activity has learners recreate a model of a convection cell. They watch as the difference in density of their materials creates a current.

Concepts

convection, weather, thunderstorms, thermal energy, heat, atmospheric pressure

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a handout with the suggested questions to collect as a formative assessment

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a basic understanding of density
• Review safety precautions when working with a hot plate

Pros

• Adaptable to different grade levels
• Includes background knowledge important to the lesson

Cons

• None