So grab a couple simple materials you probably have at home and make thishomemade weather vanetoday.
Maybe we should play inside instead of going to the park.
Is there a chance ofprecipitationtoday?
Better take a jacket and umbrella if we have somewhere to go.
This science project will teach you how tomake a weather vane.
Historically, weather vanes have been in existence and used to help predict the weather for over 2,000 years.
Unfortunately, these predictions are not always very accurate.
(In thesouthern hemisphere, southern winds would be more likely to have a cooling effect.)
Whether or not their predictions are reliable, kids can have fun practicing theirweather forecastingskills.
So grab your supplies and let me show youhow to make a wind vane.
If desired, draw a compass rose onto your cardstock circle.
Ours says, Which Way Does the Wind Blow?
How to make a wind vane
Attach the label to the plastic container with tape or glue.
Fill the inside of the container with about 1/2 inch of play dough.
(If your straw has a bendy section, cut if off first.)
Each slit should be about 1/4 inch in length.
Cut out a square and triangle from the cardstock to make an arrows tail and point.
However, the exact dimensions (and even shape) are not really that important.
Decorate the tail and point if desired.
Place the square and triangle onto the ends of the straw.
Add a little glue along each slit for added security.
To do this, you could use your own compass.
However it is more fun to make your own.
(Do not rub it back and forth.)
Next, glue the magnetized needle onto the Styrofoam.
it’s possible for you to check the accuracy of your homemade compass with a real compass.
Have fun watching your kids be young meteorologists!
