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Snow Science
Stocking Stuffers – Best Insulator
courtesy of Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education
Students will test the insulating qualities of different materials in both wet and dry conditions. They will collect data and create a graph to compare their findings.
Track and Tale
courtesy of Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education
Finding tracks in the snow not only allows us to guess what critters came by, but also what might have been happening at the time. Was there a chase? Was a rabbit nibbling quietly?
Snow Melting
This experiment involves gathering substances, testing their ability to melt snow, recording data, and reporting conclusions. Depending on how you choose to collect the substances, this experiment could be completed in a few hours.
Snow Density
There are many different kinds of snow. This experiment teaches students how to measure snow density over time and chart the results.
Snow Entomology
Students bundle up and embark on winter ecology field studies to see how insects adapt to the cold.
Chill Out! - A Guide to Wind Chill and Heat Loss
Students will explore the concepts of heat loss and wind chill,; use thermometers and anemometers to collect temperature and wind speed data, and use a formula to calculate wind chill.
Select an experiment from the left-hand menu for detailed instructions.
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