Wired Pier - Do-It-Yourself Data Activites| Exploratorium Environmental Field Station

If you’re interested in going beyond the graphs of environmental data (available through our Data Explorer), then check out some of the intriguing activities below. They'll help you learn more about the natural processes behind the numbers.

Experiment with how gravity causes the tides. Make a model of the ocean’s changing chemistry. Or build a device that measures the saltiness of the water.

These activities, part of the Exploratorium's Science Snacks collection, use simple materials and are great to try at home or in a classroom.

Students talking with Exploratorium Teacher Institute teacher Lori Lambertson about a data activity.