Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Group Only

Science on a Sphere: Weather vs. Climate

What's the difference between weather and climate? Find out!

Where:
Cottrell Theater
Tickets:
Additional Fee
Age:
Ages 5–11
Length:
20 minutes
Home / Explore / Things to Do / Science on a Sphere: Weather vs. Climate

See how heat is distributed around the planet, and learn about hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.

About Group Demonstrations

Demonstrations are explorations where participants watch and engage with a Museum educator who showcases amazing scientific experiments to guests.

Science on a Sphere®: Weather vs. Climate can be added to your group visit for an additional fee. Click here for pricing.

Science on a Sphere®: Weather vs. Climate is Suitable for Grades 3 – 5

SOLs covered in this demonstration include:

  • 4th Grade: 4
  • 6th Grade: 4 and 7
  • Earth Science: 10 and 12
A hurricane moving over the ocean.

Related

An image of the Science Museum's Dome Plaza. A black recycled plastic table with a dark umbrella shading it is to the left. The words "The Dome" are visible on the wall in the background. The concrete is bright white.
Blog
Earth Science • Inventions • Museum Life • Technology

Summer, Sun and Sustainability

Posted: August 4, 2022
Read More
2019.09.12 hurricane.jpg
Blog
Climate Science • Earth Science • History

Question Your World: Is Climate Change Impacting Extreme Weather?

Posted: May 31, 2017
Read More