I found this really fun activity on Pinterest and I couldn't wait to do it with the kiddos! We took clear cups and filled them about half full of water. This was our "collection" part of the water cycle. Next we discussed how the collected water is warmed by the sun and turns to vapor (evaporation). That vapor then forms clouds (condensation), our clouds were made of shaving cream. Finally when the clouds get too full it rains (precipitation), we added a few drops of blue food coloring to the top of the clouds.
The kids really enjoyed this activity even with my slip up of making the clouds too fluffy at first (whoops).
We even got into a discussion about the different shades of blue that our water turned and deciding that the lighter shades meant the rain must have been a quick shower instead of a down pour.
This was a really fun way to spend our time after this morning's test. I really like having the kids do fun activities after having to sit for so long during the tests. The kids have been doing a terrific job with all the testing even though it is stressful for us all. I am so proud of how hard they are working. Tomorrow we'll be doing the Bible test and then we are finished!! I can't wait to have this behind us and get back to our normal schedule and engaging lessons. Until then we will keep leaning on Him to hold us up and carry us on.
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