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The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is an in class lab where students will compare different acid solutions on seed germination and growth.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)
Subject: Environmental Science:Air Quality:Acid Rain, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Acid Rain, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

The Incredible Journey- A Walk Through the Water Cycle part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a classroom investigation where students predict, explore and evaluate what happens to water as it travels through the water cycle.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Hydrologic cycle
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity

How Wind Affects Various Objects part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a center investigation where students learn about wind force using a fan/wind tunnel and objects.

Grade Level: Primary (K-2)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity

Investigating Acid Rain: The Affect of Acid on Seed Germination part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a self-created lab investigation where students gather data on acid and its affects on seed germination.

Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Air Quality
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

Investigating Three Main Ingredients Needed to Create a Cloud in a Bottle part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This is a hands on activity for creating and observing a cloud in a bottle.

Grade Level: Primary (K-2)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Clouds and precipitation
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity

High and Low Pressure part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a hands on lesson where students will explore high and low air pressure.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity

Combustion/Pollution part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students observe a burning candle and the byproducts given off through the burning process. This observation leads to a discussion to the effects of air pollution on our lives.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Environmental Science:Air Quality, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity:Demonstration

Investigating Temperature: Using a Thermometer part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will record the temperature daily, using a bar graph, color coded bars. this monthly bar graph helps students understand phenology and interpreting graphs.

Grade Level: Primary (K-2)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity

What Happens to Water When it Hits the Ground? part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
Students will test the percolation rates of 6 different soil samples. Three of the samples are measured sand and clay and three are collected from the schoolyard and wetland.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology, Atmospheric Science:Climatology :Hydrologic cycle
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Classroom Activity:Short Activity:Demonstration, Activities:Classroom Activity

Cloud Inquiry Investigation & I.D. part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a lab and field investigation where students gather data on cloud types and identify properties of cloud formation.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Clouds and precipitation
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Field Activity, Classroom Activity, Lab Activity