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Grade 6, Science Std #: 1.4 Describe the function of instruments and technology used to investigate Earth's weather

Lesson Plans: Collecting and Interpreting Weather Data Set up room or/and outside into different lab stations with equipment at each station to teach students how to use weather instruments. Measure Rainfall Students make a rain gauge to collect and record rain fall. Observing Wind Students will make a weather vane to measure the wind. Make a Barometer Students will make a barometer to measure the air pressure. Make a Psychrometer Students will make a psychrometer to measure the amount of relative humidity in the air. Graphing Rainfall Students will use Excel to create a graph of rain fall at the school.

Resources: Make Your Own Weather Station Links to websites for creating weather journals, barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, weather vane, and compass. Making a Weather Station Activities for students to design their own classroom weather station. Make sure you look at the weather tools. Hot or Cold? Self paced activities to help students understand all aspects of weather. WKRG News 5 Weather Education Links for weather education Weather Wiz Kids This site has a information, charts, and links related to weather topics. USA Today Weather radar news article USA Today Doppler radar news article
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