The countdown to Spring Break is officially on. Here’s how to keep your students engaged with some fun spring break science lessons & weather DIY activities.
Start Here: Questions to Get the Conversation Started
Ask your students why it rains more in the spring. Write down what they say.
Most will tell you that the clouds “get too heavy” or that the sun “melts the clouds” into water.
Here’s the fact that makes them pay attention: The rain falling on their heads today is the exact same water that was around when Brachiosaurus was roaming the earth. Try telling a second grader that the water in their juice box might have been dinosaur pee a few million years ago.
Grab These Spring Break Science DIY Activities + Songs
- Grades K-2: Rain Gauge DIY Activity
- Grades 3-5: Water Cycle Model DIY Activity
- Grades 6-8: Make a Cloud in a Bottle DIY Activity
All Generation Genius DIY activities are low prep and no-to-low cost. All activities typically range from 15 – 45 minutes long.
There’s nothing like moving and shaking while students are learning. Here’s some music video songs you can incorporate with your learners for grades K-2:
- Grades K-2: The Weather Song
- Grades K-2: The Four Seasons Song
- Grades K-2: The Plant Parts Song
- Grades K-2: The Plant Needs Song
Spring Break Science Resources by Grade
| Resource | Best For | Prep Level |
| Intro to Weather | Grades K-2 | Zero prep |
| Plants Need Water & Light | Grades K-2 | Zero prep |
| Water Cycle | Grades 3-5 | Zero prep |
| Weather Vs. Climate | Grades 3-5 | Zero prep |
| Extreme Weather Solutions | Grades 3-5 | Zero prep |
| Water Cycle for Middle School | Grades 6-8 | Zero prep |
| Air Masses Vs. Weather Fronts | Grades 6-8 | Zero prep |
Grades K-2: Rain, Sun, and Puddles
At this age, “Spring Break” just means more time to jump in puddles. They need to understand that weather isn’t just magic. Weather is a pattern we can actually predict.
Introduction to Weather Video for Kids
Grades 3-5: The Great Cycle
Spring time gives us the chance to dive more into rain. Learners want to know the mechanics of how a puddle on the sidewalk ends up back in a cloud. It’s the perfect time to let them build something. For more on spring weather, read here.
Water Cycle Video for Kids
Grades 6-8: Why Your Vacation Weather May Be Hit or Miss
Middle schoolers sometimes like to complain, so lean into it. Use the Weather fronts lesson to explain why they might get rained out over break even if the “climate” is supposed to be tropical.
Air Masses Vs. Weather Fronts Video for Kids
The “I Have 20 Minutes Before Vacation ” Version
No time to prep? Here’s exactly what to do:
Minutes 1-5: Ask the “Why it rains more in spring” question. Let them chat and discuss.
Minutes 6-15: Play the grade-appropriate weather video.
Minutes 16-20: Do the online quiz as a whole class. The winner gets a prize.
And just like that fun and collaborative class discussions while standards are achieved. Wins for everyone.
Spring Break science is more than just filler. Naturally, it’s the bridge between spring break vacation fun and checking the weather forecast.
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