This week we made clouds to go along with our study of Uranus and Neptune. This would also be a good project if you are studying weather.
This activity requires few supplies and ones you most likely have on hand. All you need is a glass jar (we used a pickle jar), matches, ziploc bag, ice, and hot water.
Put the ice in the bag (you only need enough to cover the jar opening); fill the jar about half way with hot water; drop a lit match into the water; and cover the jar opening with the bag of ice. Now watch as your cloud forms! That’s it! Quick and Simple!
Here are a few variations of the cloud activity that I found on the web:
Even thought we’re not doing Astronomy, I’m going to do this! How Cool!!!
You gotta love any science experiment that involves lighting a match!! 🙂 Great idea!
Awesome activity!
sounds so cool. I can’t wait till we get to do that. We are just starting Astronomy, next week we are going to make the solar system with balloons (daughter can’t wait either).
What fun – we just did a similar project ourselves for our weather unit =-) My kids were fascinated!! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! So glad to have you join us! Have a great week =-)
Beth
What a fun idea, my kids would love this. Thanks for linking up to Science Sunday (ps: You forgot to make the link live for Science Sunday :P)