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Amazing Albedo
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In this experiment, learners work in teams to investigate how the color of a surface influences its ability to reflect light and therefore heat.
Arctic Story Puzzles
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This activity has three story puzzles learners can solve to learn about life in the Arctic.
Make a Terrarium
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.
Lava Layers
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In this activity (on pages 11-12 of PDF) learners create models of lava layers that have formed on the moon.
What's the Angle?
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This activity helps learners understand how the angle of the Sun affects temperatures around the globe.
How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
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Learners observe two model atmospheres -- one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.
Make Your Own Weather Station
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This three-part activity shows learners how to build three meteorology tools: a wind vane, a rain gauge, and a barometer.