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In this demonstration/experiment, learners discover that different colors and materials (metals, fabrics, paints) radiate different amounts of energy and therefore, cool at different rates.

In this interactive and informative group activity, learners use packages of M&M's to illustrate the difference between weather and climate.

This demonstration/activity helps learners understand why higher elevations are not always warm simply because "hot air rises." Learners use a tire pump to increase the pressure and temperature inside

In this activity, learners simulate the energy transfer between the earth and space by using the light from a desk lamp desk lamp with an incandescent bulb and a stack of glass plates.

In this activity, learners simulate the behavior of the atmosphere.

This simple hands-on activity demonstrates why the sky appears blue on a sunny day and red during sunrise and sunset.