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January 20, 2026

Science Experiments Come to Life at Santapogue

Sam Augeri, former News12 meteorologist and founder of Sam’s Weather School, visited fourth grade students at Santapogue Elementary School on Jan. 14 for an engaging, hands-on science experience focused on weather and meteorology. 
During the visit, students didn’t just learn about weather; they experienced it through demonstrations, experiments and immersive activities that brought scientific concepts to life. Throughout the program, they explored topics such as meteorology and forecasting, the water cycle, air pressure and wind. Hands-on experiments included creating a tornado in a box, experimenting with dry ice, and using a green screen to step into the role of a meteorologist. Fourth graders also learned about weather balloons and explored visuals, including water cycle models.
Additional activities included wind bags, lightning stick demonstrations and air pressure experiments such as the upside-down water cup, flying paper test and the classic egg-in-a-bottle challenge. The visit provided students with a memorable opportunity to connect science concepts to real-world applications while encouraging curiosity and excitement about learning.

A woman in a blue dress demonstrates a science experiment with fog for a group of children.A woman holds a green gift bag, smiling at a young girl.A woman presents to a group, pointing at a screen and holding an orange object.A woman presents a colorful balloon display to a group of children.A presenter holds a long green object during a presentation in a school auditorium.A teacher interacts with a group of students in a school gymnasium.