Can I measure the weather?
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Experimentation instructions:
How to carry out weather observations with a self-made weather station.
Type of media:
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Last update:
2018-03-15
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.
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Media package:
Description:
Instructions for building a weather station with the following five parts:
• Thermometer for measuring the air temperature
• Barometer for measuring the air pressure
• Wind sock for observing wind force and wind direction
• Rain gauge for measuring precipitation
• Observation of cloudiness and visibility.
The students can enter their measurements over a period of a week on a “weather observation sheet."
Information and ideas:
Teaching method for teachers on these experiments is available on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung. Observe the safety information in this teaching method as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school and discuss it with your students.
• Thermometer for measuring the air temperature
• Barometer for measuring the air pressure
• Wind sock for observing wind force and wind direction
• Rain gauge for measuring precipitation
• Observation of cloudiness and visibility.
The students can enter their measurements over a period of a week on a “weather observation sheet."
Information and ideas:
Teaching method for teachers on these experiments is available on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung. Observe the safety information in this teaching method as well as the applicable safety guidelines for your school and discuss it with your students.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Personal, social and health education (PSHE)
Grade levels:
Grade 1 to 4
School types:
Elementary school
Keywords:
Air pressure; Compass rose; Measurement technology; Precipitation; Thermometer; Weather observation
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016