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Build Weather Measurement Tools

This activity focuses on teaching students about weather observation tools by having them build a wind vane, rain gauge, and anemometer in small groups. Students will learn to recognize these tools, describe their functions, and collaborate to present their findings. The activity is designed to last 45 minutes and includes both classroom and outdoor components for hands-on learning.

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Build Weather Measurement Tools

This activity focuses on teaching students about weather observation tools by having them build a wind vane, rain gauge, and anemometer in small groups. Students will learn to recognize these tools, describe their functions, and collaborate to present their findings. The activity is designed to last 45 minutes and includes both classroom and outdoor components for hands-on learning.

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Activity 4: Making Tools to Measure the Wind and Rain

Strand: Environmental Science


Theme: Weather Observation Tools
Title: Duration: 45 minutes
Setting: Classroom & Outdoor Area

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, students will:


✅ Recognize three simple weather tools: wind vane, rain gauge, anemometer
✅ Build one tool in small groups
✅ Observe and describe how weather can be measured
✅ Collaborate and present their tool to the class

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

Start with discussion:

 “Can we see wind?”


 “How do we know the direction it’s blowing or how fast it is?”
 “How can we collect and measure rain?”

Explain:
"Today, we’ll work in 3 groups to build three different weather tools

Group Setup & Tools (35 minutes total)

Group 1: Wind Vane (11minutes)

Purpose: Shows wind direction


Materials:

 Straw
 Paper arrow (cut and colored)
 Pencil with eraser
 Push pin
 Small cup with clay or stones
 Compass (teacher-led for direction)

Steps:

1. Cut arrowhead and tail from paper and tape to ends of a straw.
2. Push a push pin through the middle of the straw into the pencil eraser.
3. Stand the pencil in a cup filled with stones/clay.
4. Place outside. The arrow turns to show where the wind comes from.
5. Use compass to label directions (N, S, E, W).

Group 2: Rain Gauge (12 minutes)

Purpose: Measures amount of rain


Materials:

 Plastic bottle (cut top by teacher)


 Stones
 Marker
 Ruler (optional)

Steps:

1. Teacher cuts top off bottle.


2. Add stones to bottom (for weight).
3. Pour water to cover stones and mark the starting line.
4. Place outside on flat ground to collect rain.
5. Observe and measure water level after rainfall.

Group 3: Anemometer (12 minutes)

Purpose: Measures wind speed


Materials:

 4 paper cups
 2 straws
 1 pencil with eraser
 Push pin
 Marker

Steps:

1. Attach cups at ends of two straws.


2. Cross straws and pin in the center.
3. Push into pencil eraser.
4. Color one cup to observe spinning.
5. Place outside and watch it spin in the wind.

Group Sharing (5 minutes)

Each group explains:


 What tool they built
 What it does
 How it works
(Optional: each group demonstrates their tool outside!)

✅ Assessment Checklist

Criteria Yes No
Participated in group work
Followed building steps
Can describe what the tool does
Can name the type of weather
measured

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