Kristen's Classroom: How to make colorful rain
AUSTIN (KXAN) - It's something that we haven't seen much of recently, but when it does come, more often than not, we're grateful. We're talking about rain.
Did you know?
Raindrops are not in the shape most of us think of them as (pointed towards the top, rounded bottom). Raindrops are shaped by their size and friction/resistance from the air. This often leads most raindrops to be like a kidney bean or hamburger bun.
It's possible that some rain doesn't even reach the ground. In this situation, we have what is called a virga. This is when rain evaporates in drier areas above the ground, sometimes resulting in gusty winds.
The terms 'light', 'moderate', and 'heavy' rain have nothing to do with the weight of a raindrop, but instead, the intensity at which that rain is falling. According to Union University, an average raindrop weighs 0.0012 ounces and falls at a speed of 15-25 mph.
How to make colorful rain
Colorful rain is an easy and visual craft for the kids. All you'll need is a clear glass or vase, shaving cream, water, and food coloring. You'll want to fill