Let's Make...RAIN!
Grades Kindergarten-2:
Introduction: Creating
what is happening in the atmosphere is exciting! After reading Rain, you
learned about where the rain comes from and how it circulates. The water on our
earth is the only water we get, so we are able to learn about how it goes
through the stages.
Task: For this activity, you
get to create your own clouds and make rain. Each student should be able to
create their own atmosphere from the activity. They can use this knowledge to
see how when it rains, what is happening inside the clouds outside. The shaving
cream in this activity represents the clouds, the water in the glass represents
the lakes or large bodies of water, and then the food coloring represents the
new rain that is forming out of the clouds. Remember to use your creativity and
that there is no right or wrong way!
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfeYxUt6sr8
Items List:
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Clear glass of any size
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Food coloring of any color
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Foam shaving cream (be sure it is not the
gel)
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Warm water
Helpful Links:
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https://www.factsjustforkids.com/weather-facts/rain-facts-for-kids.html
Step-by-step Instructions:
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Click on the video listed under ‘Video:’ to
start playing the book. The book is being read to your student.
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Have your student read through the list
labeled, ‘Helpful Links:’, to better help them understand how the earth
circulates rain.
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Now, begin to set up your student’s project.
Below are the instructions with pictures also.
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First, you will want to set up your glass,
food coloring, shaving cream, and warm water.
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You will want to fill your glass between halfway
to ¾ full. I have learned that halfway works best.
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Next you will want to do a thin layer of
shaving cream on the top of the water.
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You will then want to drop the food coloring
in on top of the shaving cream. I did about 5-10 drops.
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Eventually, the food coloring will fall down
and create the sense of rain.
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