1. Clouds in a Bottle Science Lab

2. Explanation
We are going to demonstrate how clouds are formed using an ice cube, hot water, and a clear clean jar.
Before we start let’s answer a few questions:
What are clouds?
How do clouds look?
What is the purpose of clouds?
How are clouds formed?
How many different types of clouds are there?

3. Step #1 Problem
How are clouds formed?

4. Step #2 Hypothesis Make your prediction here.
What do you think will happen?

5. Step #3 Materials
An ice cube
Hot water
A clear, clean jar or bottle

6. Step #4 Procedure
Pour about ½ inch of very hot water into a clear bottle or jar.
Immediately cover the mouth of the bottle with an ice cube.

7. Step #5 Results
Explain what you observed.

8. Step #6 Conclusion
Explain how the demonstration relates to cloud formation.