Who says it can't rain inside? Make your own rain and teach your child about the laws of condensation and evaporation!
What You Need:
- Blank paper and crayons
- A large sealable bag (e.g., Ziploc)
- Permanent markers (e.g., Magic Markers or Sharpies)
- Masking Tape or Packaging Tape
What You Do:
- Draw a picture that includes a lake, a tree, a sun, and two clouds on the paper.
- Slide the paper inside the baggy. Trace the scene onto the baggy with permanent magic marker. It will not work with washable markers.
- Remove the paper.
- Fill the baggie with water to the top of the "lake" and seal it.
- Tape the baggie to a sunny window.
The Science Behind the Fun:
As time goes by, the sun heats the water and air that is sealed in the bag. The water evaporates until the "clouds" can't hold any more water. Then it starts to rain.
