Practice science skills by observing weather on Earth and even on Mars with these family-friendly at-home activities.

An illustration of three young girls waving on the left, windsocks and windmills with the text "Which way is the wing blowing" in a frame on the right, all under the words "Story Time" with fanciful illustrations.

Which Way is the Wind Blowing?

See how flags, windsocks, and more show which way the breeze is blowing.  
Bonus! Make windsocks and wind spinners.

Ages: 7+ | Time: 7 min story, 7 min craft

A homemade wind stream has a bright green paper ring, with strips of a plastic bag flowing out behind it showing the direction of the wind.

Make a Wind Streamer

This craft will help you learn more about the wind, just like pilots. 

Ages: 6+ | Time: 30 min | Screen Free

 

A large round crater with craggy edges has a dark brown interior, with some white frost visible at the bottom. Around it the dirt patterns of Mars swirl, like water on sand when the tide goes out.

Compare Weather on Earth and Mars

Track the temperature on Mars and compare it to Earth.

Ages: 9+ | Time: 15 min

Soar Together is made possible by the generous support of the Northrop Grumman Foundation.

A black field filled with small paper airplanes made out of cardboard and a Q-tip.

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