Children observe the weather and collect and record data about basic weather features including wind, temperature, precipitation, and cloud cover. Children record weather observations, construct graphics, and record information on a weather calendar. Weather was developed by the National Science Resources Center with support from the National Academy of Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution. A great site. Provides information, photographs and activities for children.
Children investigate a variety of rocks, sand, and soil.
They sort and classify rocks, observe soil components, and investigate various sand particles. Rocks, Sand, and Soil is published by Creative Publications and is part of their Windows on Science program for young children. This site tells the story of how a family started collecting rocks. There are wonderful photographs of various collections of rocks and great paragraphs of information. Furthermo re, there is a whole list of additional internet sites which pertain to rocks.