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Weather Tools

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How do we know so much about the weather? Young scientists will learn all about the various tools used to detect changes in daily weather patterns. Each slide contains illustrations and detailed descriptions of tools, such as a thermometer, a wind vane, and barometer.

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rain gauge, rain, thermometers, temperature, wind vanes, wind, anemometers, barometers

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weather tools, barometer, anemometer, rain gauge, thermometer, wind vane, science
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
7

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