STEM: Rain Inside a Jar

Try this easy experiment with the help of an adult.

Supplies and Directions:

Supplies:

• Bowl
• Large glass jar
• Plate
• 12 ice cubes
• Water
• Microwave

Directions:

1. Fill the bowl with water and heat it up in the microwave for about 3 minutes. It doesn’t have to boil. CAREFUL – the bowl will be hot.
2. Pour the water into the large glass jar and cover it with a dinner plate.
3. Let the plate-covered jar sit about a minute, then put 12 ice cubes onto the plate.
4. Watch what happens. It will rain inside the jar!