Weather instruments measure conditions that cause changes in the weather. Make the following weather tools for your own weather station. They will help you measure wind, air pressure, moisture, and temperature.
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In a hurricane, there is very low air pressure. How does pressure change during other storms? CLICK on the button to the left to make a barometer. Watch what happens to your barometer during a storm
Can you measure rain? How much will it rain over the next week? How about the next month? CLICK on the button to the left to make a rain gauge tool.
What is the exact temperature? What time of day is the hottest or coldest? CLICK on the button to the left to learn how to read a thermometer in degrees Fahrenheit and centigrade.
Make An Anemometer! Kids may find "anemometer" difficult to say, but they'll find an anemometer easy to make by following the instructions for this simple Dixie cup model. CLICK on the button to find out how.
Can you measure the wind's speed? Try estimating how fast the wind is moving. CLICK on the button to the left to make a wind scale tool.
Can you measure wind direction? A wind vane indicates which direction the wind is blowing. You may have seen an orange wind sock at an airport, which helps pilots measure wind direction. CLICK on the button to the left to make a wind streamer, which will help you estimate wind direction.
Can you hear wind? During a hurricane, the wind can make a deafening roar for hours on end. What else could help you hear the wind? CLICK on the button to the left to make a wind chime. A gentle breeze and a simple wind chime make beautiful music together!
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