Backyard Weather Station

Each group needs:

• Weather Forecasting Worksheet (PDF), one per student
• Weather Station Worksheet (PDF), one per team
• Forecasting with Clouds Reference Sheet (PDF), one per team
• 1 large box or crate to put the different weather forecasting tools together as a weather station
• The following materials for each weather forecasting tool:

Weather Tool #1: Wind Vane

- Wind Vane Worksheet (PDF)

- cardstock

- pencil with eraser

- pencils and markers

- straight pen

- scissors

- small piece of modeling clay

- hot glue

- plastic straw

- compass

- piece of cardboard

Weather Tool #2: Barometer

- Barometer Worksheet (PDF)

- 2-liter plastic bottle

- food coloring

- clear plastic cup

- water

- marker

Weather Tool #3: Thermometer

- Thermometer Worksheet (PDF)

- maximum/minimum thermometer

- tape

- climatology data for your area

Weather Tool #4: Rain Gauge

- Rain Gauge Worksheet (PDF)

- wide glass

- masking tape

- straight, thin jar (a graduated cylinder works best)

- water

- ruler