Making a cloud in a jar is an effective way to learn the way clouds kind and the way cloud seeding works.
Clouds kind when water vapour condenses or freezes. Water vapour rises, cools and condenses on particles within the air to kind a cloud. When clouds develop into too heavy to be supported by upward air currents, precipitation falls.
This easy exercise demonstrates how clouds kind. I used smoke because the particles the water vapour condenses on, however within the pure surroundings, particles could be many various issues within the ambiance, together with mud or pollen.
The best way to make a cloud in a jar
You will want
A clear glass jar
Heat water – not boiling
Kitchen foil
Ice
Match
As this exercise makes use of a lit match, an grownup ought to supervise.
Cloud in a Jar Directions
Fill the jar about one quarter full with heat water.
Ask an grownup to gentle a match, place it barely contained in the jar and blow it out.
Place the foil over the lid of the jar and place ice excessive.
Watch as a cloud types contained in the jar.
If you’ve seen the cloud kind, take away the foil. The cloud will escape from the jar.
Extra climate science experiments for teenagers
Learn the way to forecast the climate with a pinecone.
Create a water cycle mannequin.
Make a rain cloud in a jar utilizing shaving foam and meals colouring.
Final Up to date on Might 12, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
