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This Weather Station activity also includes:
- Weather Station Instruments
- Weather Log
- Activity
- Vocabulary
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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.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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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