Weather Tool Construction

30 minutes

Engineering

Build simple weather tools like rain gauges, wind vanes, and thermometers using everyday materials.

1
Explain that students will build weather tools like real meteorologists use
2
Set up stations for different tools: rain gauge, wind vane, weather vane, thermometer holder
3
Demonstrate construction of rain gauge using clear bottle with measurement marks
4
Guide students through building wind vanes using cardboard and straws
5
Create weather vanes with arrows to show wind direction
6
Build thermometer holders to protect outdoor thermometers
7
Test all tools and make adjustments as needed
8
Set up permanent weather station area using student-made tools
9
Plan daily weather monitoring routine using the new station

30 minutes

Engineering

Build simple weather tools like rain gauges, wind vanes, and thermometers using everyday materials.

1
Explain that students will build weather tools like real meteorologists use
2
Set up stations for different tools: rain gauge, wind vane, weather vane, thermometer holder
3
Demonstrate construction of rain gauge using clear bottle with measurement marks
4
Guide students through building wind vanes using cardboard and straws
5
Create weather vanes with arrows to show wind direction
6
Build thermometer holders to protect outdoor thermometers
7
Test all tools and make adjustments as needed
8
Set up permanent weather station area using student-made tools
9
Plan daily weather monitoring routine using the new station