Experiment: The greenhouse effect in a jar

Create the greenhouse effect in jars using regular air and carbon dioxide. 

Time: 50 minutes

Level: Beginner

Experiment: Dissolved carbon dioxide (CO2) and pH

Add carbon dioxide to water and observe changes to the pH of the water.

Time: 15 minutes

Level: Beginner

Experiment: Melting glaciers vs melting ice sheets

Compare the effects of melting glaciers and melting ice sheets on the sea level. 

Time: 40 min

Level: Beginner

Experiment: Temperature and the water vapor capacity of air

Compare the amount of water vapor in air over water of various temperatures. 

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: The impact of extra fresh water on the ocean

Use a carrot to investigate how the density of salt water changes as fresh water is added. 

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Beginner

Experiment: Changes in water density due to temperature

Mix cool and warm water to see how temperature affects water density.

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: Thermal expansion of water

Observe water expanding out of a container when heated and contracting when cooled.

Time: 40 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: Water vapor levels in air of various temperatures

Compare the amount of water vapor in saturated air of various temperatures. 

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: Changes in water density due to salinity

Compare the density of fresh water and saline water by combining them.

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: Increased water vapor and storms

See how the amount of water vapor in air affects the formation of clouds and storms. 

Time: 30 minutes

Level: Intermediate

Experiment: The effect of temperature on algae growth

Compare the growth rate of algae in water of different temperatures.

Time: TBD

Level: Advanced

Experiment: The effect of runoff on algae growth

Compare the growth rate of algae in water with different nutrient levels. 

Time: TBD

Level: Advanced