Colorado State University

Use this hands-on activity to demonstrate infrared and thermal radiation.

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

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

In this kinesthetic activity that demonstrates pressure, learners act as air molecules in a "container" as defined by a rope.

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 activity, learners actually feel the difference in energy required to light two different types of light bulbs: incandescent light and LEDs.

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 explore conservation of energy by experimenting with a solar cell light device.

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

The demonstration/experiment provides quick proof that air has mass.