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How-To Experiments
How-To Experiment Guide: Air Pressure The Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) provides instructions for two classroom experiments demonstrating the presence of air pressure in the atmosphere.
How-To Experiment Guide: How to Make Precipitation Instruments at Home
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) provides instructions for a rain and snow measurement activity where students are given the opportunity to gather and record on site rainfall and snowfall measurements. Details on how to build a rain gauge and construct a snow board are provided. (pdf)
How-To Experiment Guide: Rainfall Runoff Demonstration
The Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) provides instructions for a demonstration that shows how different types of land cover determine how much runoff is generated from a rainstorm. (pdf)