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Using Solar Energy
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In this activity, learners discover how solar energy can be used to heat water.

What Causes Wind?
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In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat.

Waves and Tides
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In this 7-10 day investigation, learners develop an understanding of waves and tides and their motion through discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.

The Best Dam Simulation Ever
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This online simulation game explores the different consequences of water levels on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.
What Does Life Need to Live?
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In this astrobiology activity (on page 11 of the PDF), learners consider what organisms need in order to live (water, nutrients, and energy).

Solar Water Heater
Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.

Exploring Earth: Paper Mountains
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In this activity, learners explore in what ways the shape of the land and the pull of gravity influence how water moves over Earth.

Window Under Water
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Glare from the sun and ripples from the wind can make it hard to see what's below the surface of a body of water.