This week, we’re learning about the water cycle. In a previous post, we explained the different water phases (solid, liquid, gas) as well as the different types of water sources. We also dove into a few of the stages that water goes through in order to keep moving around the planet.

One of the stages was precipitation, or in other words, rain! Today we’re going to show you how to demonstrate your own kind of precipitation by creating a rain cloud in a glass.

Turn April showers into an opportunity for at-home science! In this all-ages activity, learn how to track rainfall using a simple homemade rain gauge.

Adult supervision required—sharp objects utilized in one step.