![]() Display the photo of a snow/ rain gauge.Elicit from students that the instrument measures wind. When the air moves a lot, the cups spin the x around quickly. At the tips of the x are little cups that catch moving air. Point out that it is a stick with a rotating x on the top. Have students raise their hands to tell what “weather ingredient” the instrument measures. Describe what each instrument is and how it works, without stating what it measures. Cover the names of the instruments and the captions with a piece of blank paper. Discuss the photo gallery of instruments that measure weather.ĭisplay the photo gallery Instruments That Measure Weather. They even use their eyes as important instruments for measuring visibility and making observations.Ģ. Explain to students that there are many more tools scientists use to measure weather. ![]() Activate prior knowledge about instruments used to measure weather.Īsk: What instruments do you or your family members use to measure weather? What instruments do scientists use to measure weather? Students will likely be able to name a thermometer, but they may not be able to name any other instruments that measure weather.
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