Find out what it is like outside before braving the elements. Teachers follow directions to build a barometer, rain gauge, and anemometer. Class members use the built weather instruments along with a thermometer to record weather conditions in their weather logs. Pupils may collect data for a long period of time to notice patterns and make their own forecasts.

Concepts

weather, weather data, weather instruments, weather station, barometers, barometric pressure, rain gauge, anemometers

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create the weather station to be used during a unit on weather
• Research modern weather stations and how they collect data

Classroom Considerations

• Requires the ability to go outside to gather data

Pros

• Includes suggestions for recommended reading
• Contains blackline masters for a protractor and ruler

Cons

• None