Measuring the Weather
Introduction
Weather is determined by four elements: temperature, air pressure,
wind, and moisture. But how are these elements measured? They are
measured using a variety of instruments. Your job is to determine
what each kind of weather instrument measures and what it looks
like.
The Task
Follow this link to print off the
worksheet that you will use to complete this assignment. Then hit the
BACK button to come back to this page and complete the assignment.
Use the resources below to read about the various weather
instruments. From your reading write a description of at least three
complete sentences describing what each instrument measures and how
it works. Then either draw a simple picture of each instrument or
print off a picture to glue onto the chart.
The Process
- Follow this link and print off the
worksheet.
- Hit the BACK button and come back here.
- Review the resources below.
- Write a description of what each weather instrument measure
and how it works.
- Draw a simple picture of each instrument or print off a
picture of it.
The Resources
Thermometer
Thermometer
Article
How
Thermometers Work
Barometer
Barometer
Article
How
the Barometer Works
Anemometer
Anemometer
Article
Wind
and the Anemometer Scroll to the bottom of the page for the
information.
Hygrometer
Hygrometer
Article
How
a Hair Hygrometer Measures Relative Humidity
How
a Sling Psychometer Works
Rain
Gauge
Rain
Gauge Article
How
an Official Rain Gauge Works
Pictures
of the Weather Tools
Weather
Tools
Make
Your Own Weather Station (Discovery School)
Make
Your Own Weather Station (Franklin's Forecast)
Conclusion
Weather is determined by four elements: temperature, air pressure, wind, and moisture. These elements affect everything that we do with our life. Having an understanding of how these elements are measured will increase our understanding of the weather.