Lesson 35 of 84 · Earth Materials

Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌋 Rock Realm

Clouds in the Sky (Part 2)

🧪Lab Brief #35

Earth Materials.

🎯 Your mission

Set it up. Test it. Be amazed.

⚡ The twist

Weather isn't random — it's just complicated.

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Mind = Blown

🌋 There are 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth right now.

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Make a hypothesis first

Before you observe: what shape will it leave?

What You'll Learn

Rain comes from clouds. Clouds are made of tiny water drops!

Key Words

wind
snow

Materials Needed

cups
thermometer
rain gauge
cotton balls
food coloring

Safety First

Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Earth Materials.

Step 2 — Do

Put a cup of water outside. Check it tomorrow—did it change?

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 — Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Are clouds in the sky?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Where you see this in real life

This is shaping the ground you walk on, slowly, every single day.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Find a rock outside and try to guess how old it is.

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For the dinner table

“What's the slowest change you can think of?”

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