Earth and Space Science
Featured Earth and Space Science Activities
Clouds
Why are there clouds? Explore the water cycle.
Dew Point
Figure out the dew point temperature for your classroom.
Earthquakes Around the World
In this activity you will use a computer model to investigate earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Evaporative Cooler
How can the cooling effect of evaporating water be used for air conditioning?
Greenhouse Effect in a Greenhouse
Relate changes in sunlight to the temperature of air trapped in a container.
Greenhouse Light and Temperature
By using a temperature sensor, we can relate changes in sunlight to the temperature of the air being trapped in a container.
Is There Life in Space?
Explore the question: Can there be life outside of Earth?
Launching a Satellite
Study how to fire something into space.
Modeling Earth's Climate
Examine climate data and models to explore what we might be able to predict about the Earth's future, and how sure we will be about it.
Our Solar System
Study the planets in our solar system using a computer model.
Radiant Energy Flow
Explore the energy balance between incoming and outgoing radiation on the earth.
Relative Humidity Measurement
Measure relative humidity in the air by comparing the wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures
Will There Be Enough Fresh Water?
Explore the question: Will there be enough fresh water for the growing human population?
