Students felt that rain was in important weather to measure and record as they noted that in every newspaper the daily rainfall is recorded. This group wants to view and record daily on a graph. This group has also decided to make a rain gauge and compare results with a borrowed one to assure accuracy. They plan to each do a reading to assure accuracy of results. Using a wind sock and scale, these students will observe and record the direction and speed of wind daily on a graph.
Students also have directions for making an anemometer out of popsicle sticks, cups and markers.
Its is a pretty simple tool but looks like it will work. Students would count how many times the colored cup would go around in a minute. We could check wind-speed reported in newspaper. We have looked over and chosen the following ways to make our wind instruments. This group will also use the Beauford Scale and make a group decision when reading their instruments to assure accuracy.