fun wind science experiments for kids to learn wind power, renewable energy, preschool to school age, science class or homeschool in the backyard.
Make a wind vane, a pinwheel, an anemometer, storm in a jar and more wonderful wind experiments for kids!
This is a science experiment about wind that we do during our weather unit. In this experiment, children blow on objects to simulate the wind. Place a
Today we are working with feathers! There are so many great ideas for using feathers to learn. This feather experiment is great for learning about the wind. We had a blast!
Wind Experiments, Activities, and Book List March is the perfect month to do a learning unit on wind. Here are some suggested activities along with a book list. Can you see or capture wind? Have children look out the window or turn on a fan. Ask the children if they can see wind. How do […]
There are so many fun wind activities you can do to help your kids explore weather. They will love this wind science experiment and kite craft!
This wind experiment is easy to set up with a small table fan and a few household items. Kids can observe the strength of the wind as it moves light and heavy objects.
Enjoy a gusty day by trying one of these wind experiments for kids. These wind activities include a variety of weather projects for preschool and elementary
5 Simple Wind Energy Activities For Kids & Fun DIY Anemometer. Your kids will love these simple wind energy activities and this diy anemometer. Also, look at Middle School Hands-on Science: Extreme Winds.
fun wind science experiments for kids to learn wind power, renewable energy, preschool to school age, science class or homeschool in the backyard.
This fun wind tunnel project is so easy! Inspired by inventor and scientist Mary Jackson, students can discover the power of a wind tunnel!
Tornadoes are incredibly destructive forces of nature that can cause catastrophic damage to communities and environments. They are capable of...
This tornado in a bottle is a quick and easy weather science experiment. Learn how to make a tornado in a bottle with a few simple materials.
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Discover how to make an anemometer with cardboard and paper cups. This simple anemometer for kids is a fun weather STEM activity that's perfect for spring.
Today we are working with feathers! There are so many great ideas for using feathers to learn. This feather experiment is great for learning about the wind. We had a blast!
How many questions do you get asked in a day? My count right now has to be close to 100. Inquisitive, curious kids are fabulous - though, truth be told, exhausting. While I have been known to respond with the day-dreamy "yep" in the car after responding to 38 questions about clouds, I really do
Learn more about science, weather and energy by conducting these experiments with easy-to-find materials.
Where does the wind blow? and Where does it come from? A play based learning activity plus poetry suggestions to answer these questions about the weather.
Discover how to make an anemometer with cardboard and paper cups. This simple anemometer for kids is a fun weather STEM activity that's perfect for spring.
This is a science experiment about wind that we do during our weather unit. In this experiment, children blow on objects to simulate the wind. Place a
We live on a ranch on the top of a mountain so needless to say we get a lot of wind! This makes for the perfect opportunity to learn more about what wind is, the effects of wind and how to measure it. LET’S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE® Series “Feel the Wind” from the LET’S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT SCIENCE® series is […]
This wind turbine project is a great way to experiment with wind energy!
“Why haven’t we done any dragon experiments yet,” asked my 9-year old son closing one of the Dragon Masters books. My oldest two kids are crazy about this series and have read all seven books a few times. “What kind of science experiment do you have in mind?” I asked cautiously. I was still scrubbing
Wind Experiments, Activities, and Book List March is the perfect month to do a learning unit on wind. Here are some suggested activities along with a book list. Can you see or capture wind? Have children look out the window or turn on a fan. Ask the children if they can see wind. How do […]
Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.
fun wind science experiments for kids to learn wind power, renewable energy, preschool to school age, science class or homeschool in the backyard.
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
An anemometer is a weather instrument. An anemometer measures the speed of the wind. If you are working on a weather unit with the kids you might want to make one of these cool paper cup anemometers. Materials safety goggles 2 straws 5 small (bathroom) paper cups paper punch small stapler or tape pencil with eraser push pin recycled plastic container with lid (frosting, yogurt, etc.) heavy weight to put in container (rocks/ pebbles/sand/clay) Directions (Adult Supervision Required) All participants should wear safety goggles. Use a paper punch and in 4 of the cups punch a hole about a centimeter down from the rim. In the 5th cup punch 4 evenly spaced holes about a centimeter down from the rim and also make a small hole in the bottom center of this cup. Make a small hole in the center of the rim of the plastic container Push a pencil through the center hole of the cup and also through the plastic cover of the container which will be the base of the anemometer. If desired, add some weight (sand, rocks, etc.) into the container so the wind will not knock over the anemometer. Slide one of the straws through the hole in one of the 4 cups that has only one hole in it. Bend the end of the straw that is inside the cup and tape or staple it to the inside of the cup. Place the other end of the straw through two of the holes in the 5th cup. Then through the hole in one of the other cups.Also tape or staple the end of the straw to the inside of the cup. Repeat the last 2 steps with the remaining 2 cups. Make sure the 4 cups all have their open ends facing in the same direction (clockwise) around the center cup and pencil. Push the push pin through the two straws where they overlap and then into the pencil eraser. Mark one of the cups with a marker! Use that cup as your starting point when measuring wind speed. When the wind blows count how many times the marked cup goes by in one minute. You may want to measure (count) and record the wind speed 2 or 3 times per day. You could compare morning and afternoon wind speeds. Is the wind stronger in the morning or afternoon? Compare different days. Make a graph with your data. ~ To view directions for making a protractor anemometer click here. Have fun learning about weather.
Don't throw them in the trash! There are so many gorgeous and whimsical crafts that you can make with your old, scratched cds! Kids will love these whimsical, ornaments. There's something for every season!
Set up a baking soda and vinegar balloon science experiment for kids. Blow up balloons with a fun chemical reaction.
My kiddos are always asking for hands on science activities, even if it’s one we have done over and over like this Hovercraft Science experiment project.
Poetry for kids are fun! Before I had children, I believed you can’t start introducing poems to kids till they are older, till they can read sophisticated books. But after I had my own child, I learnt that you don’t have to wait till kids get older. In fact it is better to introduce poetry to kids early. Their love of beautiful poems will grow as their language ability grows. On this page, you will find many resources on poetry for […]
Enjoy a gusty day by trying one of these wind experiments for kids. These wind activities include a variety of weather projects for preschool and elementary
Share with your friends!5 On a family trip to New Mexico this summer, we saw a wind farm. My boys were curious how the windmills worked. I told them that the wind made the windmill turn, and the windmill was attached to a generator that turned the movement into electricity. They were ok with that explanation, […]
