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CLIL UNIT THE WEATHER
THE WEATHER
CLIL Unit
Students worksheets
Imma Punt Freixer
Nottingham April 2009
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THE WEATHER
Imma Punt Freixer CEIP Alexandre Gal
Date: Name:
Vocabulary needed:
Date___________________ Time____________
Condition Observations
Temperature
Clouds
Precipitation
Wind
Sea
General conditions
Date___________________ Time____________
Condition Observations
Temperature
Clouds
Precipitation
Wind
Sea
General conditions
THE WEATHEROBSERVATION WORKSHEET- 1
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Date___________________ Time____________
Condition Observations
Temperature
Clouds
Precipitation
Wind
Sea
General
conditionsDate___________________ Time____________Condition Observations
Temperature
Clouds
Precipitation
Wind
Sea
Generalconditions
Date___________________ Time____________Condition Observations
Temperature
Clouds
Precipitation
Wind
Sea
Generalconditions
Adapted from :Evan-Moor Corp. Weather Science works for kids series
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Listen to the song and write the missing words:
The ___________ is up, the ___________ is blue
there's not a ____________ to spoil the viewbut it's _____________ , ____________ in my heart.
the _____________________ says _____________ today
he doesn't know that you've gone away
and it's ________________, _______________ in my heart.
Oh, oh misery, misery
what's gonna become of me.
I tell myself, the blues won't show
but pretty soon all these tears will flow
______________, ______________ in my heart.
Oh, oh misery, oh misery
oh, what's gonna become of me.
The ____________ is out, the sky is _____________,
there's not a ____________ around to spoil the view
but it's _____________, _______________ in my heart.
Buddy Holly
THE WEATHERWorksheet 2
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Date: Name:
Vocabulary needed:
Temperature: - cold- cool warm hotClouds: sky covered - partly half mostly totally
Date___________________ Time____________
Condition Observations
Temperature
Air pressure Reading: Rising orfalling?
Clouds
Precipitation What Kind? How much?
Wind Direction: Beaufortscale:
Sea
General conditions
Prediction
Was the predictioncorrect?
Adapted from :Evan-Moor Corp. Weather Science works for kids series
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Date: Name:
AIR Work in groups. Follow the instructions and do the experiment.
Then complete the text with the missing words:
Words PicturesYouneed:
a stick (50 cm long)
2 balloons
Sell tape
drawing pin
String
Drawing pin - stick balloons air weighs - string equal balanced
1.www.casal.upc.es
2.
1. We blow up the______________ to
____________sizes.
2. We tape the balloons onto the_________
Tie a _________ near the centre.
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3. 4.
3. We puncture a balloon with a _________
The balloons are not __________________
4. One balloon has no _________ inside.
The other balloon ____________ more.
What does this experiment prove? (put the words in order)
up takes space Air and has air weight.
__________________________________________________________________
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Date: Name:
AIR LETS DO AN EXPERIMENT!!
Youll need: A pencil3 sheets of paperScales
1.Fold one sheet of paper in quarters.2.Fold one sheet of paper in half.
3.Leave the 3rd
sheet as is.
Use the scales. Which of these sheets of paper weighs more?________________
Work in pairs. Read the instructions.
Put the pencil on the end of the table. 5 cm must hang over the edge.Put paper 1 on the pencil.Tap the pencil with a quick, gentle, stroke.Do the same with papers 2 and 3.
Answer the questionsWhat happens? Draw and circle the suitable number
Is it difficult to flip the paper?
Paper in quarters Very easy Very difficult
1 2 3 4 5Paper in halves Very easy Very difficult
1 2 3 4 5Open sheet of paper Very easy Very difficult
1 2 3 4 5Which paper is more difficult to flip?___________________________________________
Why is there more air pressure pushing down on number 3?________________________
Air has weight. Air pushes down on the objects. This is called air pressure.
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The water cycle
Study the picture above and write the missing words in each of theboxes.
EVAPORATION CONDENSATION PRECIPITATION SUN -RAIN
SNOW - CLOUD RIVER - OCEAN - LAKE GROUND WELL
http://bancoimagenes.isftic.mepsyd.es/
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Worksheet 7a
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Date: Name:
The water cycle
Read the text, circle the right word and draw the meaning of thewords in the oval boxes.
The sun / moon warms up water
on the Earths surface and turns the liquid / solid
water into water vapour / drops .
As warm /cold air rises through cold / warm air,
this invisible/ blue gas
rises up / down into the sky.
This process is called precipitation / evaporation.
THE WEATHER
Worksheet 7b
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Date: Name:
The water cycle
Read the text, circle the right word and draw the meaning of the wordsin the oval boxes.
The water / milk vapour rises higherand higher
in theatmosphere / clouds.The temperature / air pressure
gets hotter /colder The water vapour
cools down and becomes drops / pieces
of liquid water again. The little drops of water collectand
form rainbows / clouds
This is condensation / evaporation
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Date: Name:
The water cycleRead the text, circle the right word and draw themeaning of the words in the oval boxes.
The little drops of water / vapour collect. They form
rainbows / clouds . Millions ofthese little
droplets form just one raindrop / cloud.
The drops get bigger / smaller and lighter / heavier
.
.
The clouds become empty / saturated
The drops return to the Earth as evaporation /precipitation:
rain / cold, wind / snow or hail / watervapour
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Date: Name:
The water cycle
With the rest of the class control how long it takes for some drops ofwater to disappear under different circumstances.
LOCATION EVAPORATION RATE minutes andseconds
Inside
Draw how we did the investigation
CONCLUSIONS
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Im a stopwatch.Use me!
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Choose a correct answer (one or more answers arepossible) to each question. Match.
Complete the sentences
The process when ___________________ turns into water_______________
Is called______________________. ____________________vapour goes into
the ________________ as an _______________________ gas.Evaporation
is affected by _____________________ ,____________________ and
Adapted from Weatherby Ewan-Moor Corp. 2002
Temperature
Invisible gas
Evaporation
Water turns intowater vapour andgoes into the air.This process iscalled
Evaporation isdifferent in eachlocation. Whataffects evaporation?
Temperature
Wind Rainbow
The stopwatch
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MAKE A BAR GRAPH
With a partner, make this bar graph showing the evaporation rates.
2.00
1.55
1.50
1.45
1.40
1.35
1.30
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
.55
.50
.45
.40
.35
.30
.25
.20
.15
.10
Evaporatio
nRate(minutesand
seconds)
Evaporatio
nRate(minutesand
second
s)
Evaporatio
nRate(minutesand
second
s)
Evaporatio
nRate(minutesand
seconds)
.05Inside Inside Outside Outside
with fan on concreteor hot surface
Location
Adapted from Weatherby Ewan-Moor Corp. 2002
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Watch the PowerPoint and match the names to the pictures, to their description and t
CLOUDS DESCRIPTION WEATHER
CumulonimbusCumulonimbusCumulonimbusCumulonimbusThe highest clouds.
White and wispyNice and fair
weather
Big, puffy and
white clouds
Windy day
Great clouds,
black and large
Possibility of snow,
rain...
Not a very nice
weather!
Low and grey
clouds
Lightings, storms
CUMULONIMBUS STRATUS CIRRUS CUMULUSCUMULONIMBUS STRATUS CIRRUS CUMULUSCUMULONIMBUS STRATUS CIRRUS CUMULUSCUMULONIMBUS STRATUS CIRRUS CUMULUS
THE WEATHER Worksheet 9 The water cycle: CLOUDS
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Date: Name:
Wind
Wind is moving air. It happens when hot air rises and cold air rushes to takeits place.To measure wind speed you can use the BEAUFORT SCALE. Just lookingaround you can measure wind speed. Complete this grid with a partner.
Use these questions to complete the table with partner:
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Whats the kind of wind number
on the Beaufort scale ?
Light airgentle breeze
strong gale
Whats the wind speed of a
Whats the wind speed of Number 4 in the Beaufort Scale
?
Light airgentle breezestrong gale
Whats the effect of a
Whats the effect of Wind number 4
?
6 to 11 Km/h?62 to 74 Km/hmore than 118 Km/h
Which wind has a speed of
?
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Pupil A BEAUFORT SCALE
BeauforBeauforBeauforBeaufort numbert numbert numbert number
Kind of windKind of windKind of windKind of wind Wind speedWind speedWind speedWind speed Effects of windEffects of windEffects of windEffects of wind Effects oEffects oEffects oEffects of windf windf windf wind(draw)(draw)(draw)(draw)
0000 CalmCalmCalmCalm 0000----1 Km/h1 Km/h1 Km/h1 Km/h Air feels still. Smoke risesstraight up
1111 Light airLight airLight airLight air 1111----5 Km/h5 Km/h5 Km/h5 Km/h
2222 Light breezeLight breezeLight breezeLight breeze 6666----11 Km/h11 Km/h11 Km/h11 Km/h Leaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onface.face.face.face.
3333 Gentle breezeGentle breezeGentle breezeGentle breeze 12121212----19 Km/h19 Km/h19 Km/h19 Km/h Leaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. Flagsextend.extend.extend.extend.
4444 20202020----28 Km/h28 Km/h28 Km/h28 Km/h
5555 Fresh breezeFresh breezeFresh breezeFresh breeze 29292929----38 Km/h38 Km/h38 Km/h38 Km/h Small trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capson wateron wateron wateron water
6666 Strong breezeStrong breezeStrong breezeStrong breeze Large branches move.Large branches move.Large branches move.Large branches move.Umbrellas turn inside outUmbrellas turn inside outUmbrellas turn inside outUmbrellas turn inside out
7777 oderate galeoderate galeoderate galeoderate gale 50505050----61 Km/h61 Km/h61 Km/h61 Km/h Big trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient towalk againswalk againswalk againswalk against windt windt windt wind
8888 62626262----74 Km/h74 Km/h74 Km/h74 Km/h Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Difficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against wind
9999 Strong galeStrong galeStrong galeStrong gale 75757575----88 Km/h88 Km/h88 Km/h88 Km/h Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Chimneys and antennasChimneys and antennasChimneys and antennasChimneys and antennas
removedremovedremovedremoved
10101010 StormStormStormStorm 89898989----102 Km/h102 Km/h102 Km/h102 Km/h Buildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. Treesare uprootedare uprootedare uprootedare uprooted
11111111 Violent stormViolent stormViolent stormViolent storm 103103103103----117 Km/h117 Km/h117 Km/h117 Km/h Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Cars can be overturnedCars can be overturnedCars can be overturnedCars can be overturned
12121212 HurricaneHurricaneHurricaneHurricane General destructionGeneral destructionGeneral destructionGeneral destruction
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Pupil BPupil BPupil BPupil B BEAUFORT SCALEBEAUFORT SCALEBEAUFORT SCALEBEAUFORT SCALE
BeaufortBeaufortBeaufortBeaufortnumbernumbernumbernumber
Kind of windKind of windKind of windKind of wind Wind speedWind speedWind speedWind speed Effects of windEffects of windEffects of windEffects of wind Effects of windEffects of windEffects of windEffects of wind(draw)(draw)(draw)(draw)
0000 0000----1 Km/h1 Km/h1 Km/h1 Km/h Air feels still. Smoke rises
straight up
1111 Light airLight airLight airLight air moke movesmoke movesmoke movesmoke moves
2222 Light breezeLight breezeLight breezeLight breeze 6666----11 Km/h11 Km/h11 Km/h11 Km/h Leaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onLeaves move. Can feel wind onface.face.face.face.
3333 Gentle breezeGentle breezeGentle breezeGentle breeze 12121212----19 Km/h19 Km/h19 Km/h19 Km/h Leaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. FlagsLeaves move constantly. Flagsextend.extend.extend.extend.
4444 ModerateModerateModerateModeratebreezebreezebreezebreeze
20202020----28 Km/h28 Km/h28 Km/h28 Km/h Raises dust and papers. FlagsRaises dust and papers. FlagsRaises dust and papers. FlagsRaises dust and papers. Flagsflapflapflapflap
5555 Fresh breezeFresh breezeFresh breezeFresh breeze 29292929----38 Km/h38 Km/h38 Km/h38 Km/h Small trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capsSmall trees sway. White capson wateron wateron wateron water
6666 Strong breezeStrong breezeStrong breezeStrong breeze 39393939----49 Km/h49 Km/h49 Km/h49 Km/h
7777 oderate galeoderate galeoderate galeoderate gale 50505050----61 Km/h61 Km/h61 Km/h61 Km/h Big trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient toBig trees sway. Inconvenient towalk awalk awalk awalk against windgainst windgainst windgainst wind
8888 GaleGaleGaleGale 62626262----74 Km/h74 Km/h74 Km/h74 Km/h Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Breaks twigs off trees.Difficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against windDifficult to walk against wind
9999 Strong galeStrong galeStrong galeStrong gale 75757575----88 Km/h88 Km/h88 Km/h88 Km/h Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Slight building damage.Chimneys and antennasChimneys and antennasChimneys and antennasChimneys and antennas
removedremovedremovedremoved
10101010 StormStormStormStorm Buildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. TreesBuildings are damaged. Trees
are uprootedare uprootedare uprootedare uprooted
11111111 103103103103----117 Km/h117 Km/h117 Km/h117 Km/h Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Building damaged all around.Cars can be overturnedCars can be overturnedCars can be overturnedCars can be overturned
12121212 HurricaneHurricaneHurricaneHurricane 118 + Km/h118 + Km/h118 + Km/h118 + Km/h
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Date: Name:
Lets make a thermometer
You need:
clear, plastic bottle (500ml. water bottle works)
water
surgical spirit
clear plastic drinking straw
modelling clay
food colouring
Index card
PROCESS:
Fill about 1/4 of the bottle full with equal parts of water andsurgical spirit.
Add a few drops of food colouring.
Put the straw in the bottle, but don't let it touch the bottom.
Use the modelling clay to seal the neck of the bottle, so thestraw stays in place. (Make sure the straw does not touch thebottom of the bottle.)
Glue the photocopy of the thermometer scale onto an index card.Stick the card into the clay, behind the straw.
Hold your hands on the bottom of the bottleand watch the mixture move up through thestraw.
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EXPLANATION:
Why does this happen? Just like any thermometer, the mixture expanded when itwas warmed. This made the mixture no longer fit in the bottom of the bottle. Asthe surgical spirit expanded the coloured mixture moved up through the straw.
If the bottle were to get extremely hot, the mixture would have come upthrough the top of the straw.
Adapted from: http://www.weatherwizkids.com and Carson, M K: (2007)Weather projects for young scientists
Some sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theprocessprocessprocessprocess
To make a ___________________________ we
used_____________________________________________________________________________________________and________________.
The thermometer measures______________________
The mixture of water and surgical spirit_________________
when it is warm.
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ThermometerThermometerThermometerThermometerMeasures temperature
10 10
9 9
warmer 8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2 cooler
1 1
0 0
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Date: Name:
Lets make a barometerYou need:
Empty can or wide-mouthed jar
Large balloon
Duct tape
toothpick
clear tape
2 drinking straws
scissors
Cardboard
empty 5 litre bottle
PROCESS:
Cut the neck off of a large balloon. Stretch the balloon top tightlyCut the neck off of a large balloon. Stretch the balloon top tightlyCut the neck off of a large balloon. Stretch the balloon top tightlyCut the neck off of a large balloon. Stretch the balloon top tightlyover the can or jar. Uover the can or jar. Uover the can or jar. Uover the can or jar. Use duct tape to secure it to the can or jar. Itse duct tape to secure it to the can or jar. Itse duct tape to secure it to the can or jar. Itse duct tape to secure it to the can or jar. Itneeds to be an airtight seal!needs to be an airtight seal!needs to be an airtight seal!needs to be an airtight seal!
Put two drinking straws together (by inserting the end of one into thePut two drinking straws together (by inserting the end of one into thePut two drinking straws together (by inserting the end of one into thePut two drinking straws together (by inserting the end of one into theend of the other (they should overlap at least 3 cm.)end of the other (they should overlap at least 3 cm.)end of the other (they should overlap at least 3 cm.)end of the other (they should overlap at least 3 cm.)
Tap the toothpick to the end of one of the straws: itTap the toothpick to the end of one of the straws: itTap the toothpick to the end of one of the straws: itTap the toothpick to the end of one of the straws: it should stick outshould stick outshould stick outshould stick out1cm or so. This will be the barometers indicator needle.1cm or so. This will be the barometers indicator needle.1cm or so. This will be the barometers indicator needle.1cm or so. This will be the barometers indicator needle.
Put the nonPut the nonPut the nonPut the non----toothpick end of the straws on top of the balloontoothpick end of the straws on top of the balloontoothpick end of the straws on top of the balloontoothpick end of the straws on top of the ballooncovered can or jar.. The end of the straw should be in the centre ofcovered can or jar.. The end of the straw should be in the centre ofcovered can or jar.. The end of the straw should be in the centre ofcovered can or jar.. The end of the straw should be in the centre ofthe balloon covered top. Use a single strip of clthe balloon covered top. Use a single strip of clthe balloon covered top. Use a single strip of clthe balloon covered top. Use a single strip of clear tape to attachear tape to attachear tape to attachear tape to attachthe straw onto the balloon.the straw onto the balloon.the straw onto the balloon.the straw onto the balloon.
Cut out the barometer scale and glue it on the 5 litres bottle.Cut out the barometer scale and glue it on the 5 litres bottle.Cut out the barometer scale and glue it on the 5 litres bottle.Cut out the barometer scale and glue it on the 5 litres bottle.
Put the 5 litre bottle behind the toothpick end of the straw.Put the 5 litre bottle behind the toothpick end of the straw.Put the 5 litre bottle behind the toothpick end of the straw.Put the 5 litre bottle behind the toothpick end of the straw.
Put the barometer indoors, in a still area where temperature does notPut the barometer indoors, in a still area where temperature does notPut the barometer indoors, in a still area where temperature does notPut the barometer indoors, in a still area where temperature does notchange (do nchange (do nchange (do nchange (do not set it near a window or a door).ot set it near a window or a door).ot set it near a window or a door).ot set it near a window or a door).
Let the barometer sit for a number of hours before taking the firstLet the barometer sit for a number of hours before taking the firstLet the barometer sit for a number of hours before taking the firstLet the barometer sit for a number of hours before taking the firstreading.reading.reading.reading.
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EXPLANATION:
If there is a highIf there is a highIf there is a highIf there is a high air pressure, the toothpick will rise; if there is lowair pressure, the toothpick will rise; if there is lowair pressure, the toothpick will rise; if there is lowair pressure, the toothpick will rise; if there is lowpressure, the toothpick will fall. The changes in aipressure, the toothpick will fall. The changes in aipressure, the toothpick will fall. The changes in aipressure, the toothpick will fall. The changes in air pressure arer pressure arer pressure arer pressure aregoing to expand or contract the balloon.going to expand or contract the balloon.going to expand or contract the balloon.going to expand or contract the balloon.
When there is a high pressure, the weather is going to be fine.When there is a high pressure, the weather is going to be fine.When there is a high pressure, the weather is going to be fine.When there is a high pressure, the weather is going to be fine.
When there is a low pressure, the weather is going to be cloudy orWhen there is a low pressure, the weather is going to be cloudy orWhen there is a low pressure, the weather is going to be cloudy orWhen there is a low pressure, the weather is going to be cloudy orrainy.rainy.rainy.rainy.
Some sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the process
To make a __________________________we used____________________________and ________________.
The barometermeasures__________________________.
The air pressure ________________ or________________
The balloon. When the toothpick_________________ the air pressure is____________________ and the weatherwill be ______________________
When the toothpick ___________________the air pressure is ____________________and the weather will be _______________
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Adapted from: Carson, M K: (2007) Weather projects for young scientistsChicago Review Press
BarometBarometBarometBarometererererAn instrument that measures air pressure
10 10
9 9
Rising? 8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3
3
2 2
1 1
0 0
Clearskies!
Falling?
Cloudy or
rain!
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Date: Name:
Lets make a rain gaugeYou need:
2 litre plastic bottle
weights (stones, marbles)
Scissors
Clear tape
Clear packing tape (Airon-fix)
water
ruler
PROCESS:
Cut the plastic bottle where the sides start to slope up to themouth. Put tape around both cut edges. The top part will act as afunnel.
Put the stones or marbles into the bottom of the large half ofthe bottle to stabilize it.
Set the funnel inside the bottle so the taped edges touch.
Copy or cut out the rain gauge scale and tape it on the outsidepart of the bottle. Make sure the numbers reflect the measure incm and/or mm.
Make sure the 0 line is above the stones or marbles.
Put the clear packing tape (Airon fix) to cover the scale so it iswaterproof.
Pour water into the gauge until it reaches the 0 line of thescale. (You will have to put water every day up to the 0
because of water evaporation).Put the rin gauge outside in an open area, avoiding trees andbuildings. If it rains, the water will collect in the bottle.
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EXPLANATION:
The rain gauge measures the rainfall in a specific area.The rain gauge measures the rainfall in a specific area.The rain gauge measures the rainfall in a specific area.The rain gauge measures the rainfall in a specific area.
Precipitation is measured in mm or cm (and not in litres!) Rain,Precipitation is measured in mm or cm (and not in litres!) Rain,Precipitation is measured in mm or cm (and not in litres!) Rain,Precipitation is measured in mm or cm (and not in litres!) Rain,hail or snow are forms of precipitation.hail or snow are forms of precipitation.hail or snow are forms of precipitation.hail or snow are forms of precipitation.
Precipitation occurs when clouds are saturated.Precipitation occurs when clouds are saturated.Precipitation occurs when clouds are saturated.Precipitation occurs when clouds are saturated.
Adapted from: Carson, M K: (2007) Weather projects for young scientistsChicago Review Press
Some sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theprocessprocessprocessprocess
To make a ___________________________ weused____________________and________________.
The rain gaugemeasures_____________________________.
Rainfall is measured in ________________ .
___________________, __________________ and__________are different kinds of precipitation.
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Rain gaugeRain gaugeRain gaugeRain gaugeAn instrument that measures rainfall
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
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Lets make an anemometerYou need: 4 small paper cups
Large plastic cup
2 drinking straws1 pinscissorsA staplerA sharp pencil with a rubber on the topPacking tapeSquare of thick cardboard
PROCESS:
Make a hole through the bottom of the large cup so that the
pencil will slide through. Tape the cup onto the cardboard andpush the pencil through the hole.
Cut off the tops of the small cups (they must be about 2,5 cm)deep. Colour or mark one of the cups in a different colour.
Tape or staple a cup onto each end of the straws, one facing inone direction and one facing in the other.
Staple the straws into an X shape. Attach them to the pencilrubber with the pushpin.
Push the straight pin through the two straws where they cross.
Put the anemometer outside (put some rocks on the thickcardboard to steady the instrument if necessary). Observe theanemometer in different situations. Watching the different cup,record the number of revolutions it makes in one minute.
With this measurement you will know if the wind is picking up orslowing down (comparing the data collected with the previousones)
Now your anemometer is ready for use!
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EXPLANATION:
An anemometer is useful because it rotates with the wind.
If you want to calculate the velocity at which your anemometer spins orrotates, count the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). Next, calculate thecircumference (in cm) of the circle made by the rotating paper cups (ask yourteacher for help). Multiply your RPM value by the circumference of the circleand you will have an approximationapproximationapproximationapproximation of the velocity of at which youranemometer spins (in cm per minute).
Real anemometers measure wind speed in kilometres per hour (Kph). Theyconvert the rotations per minute to a more accurate wind speed.
Adapted from: http://www.weatherwizkids.com Breen,M. and Friestad, K (2000):The kids book of weather forecastingWilliamson books NashvilleTennessee
Some sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the processSome sentences to help you to explain the process
To make an ___________________________ we used_______
_______________________________________and_____________
The anemometer measures____________________________.
Wind speed is measured in ________________ .
Wind makes the anemometer__________________. The
number of rotations per _____________ can be converted to a
certain _______________ speed.
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Date: Name:
Lets make an wind vaneYou need: Thick cardboard
Unsharpened pencilPacking tapeEmpty soup canScissorsA clay ballPen capA rulerA magnetic compassStones, sand or heavy objects
PROCESS:Cut an arrow shape out of a thick cardboard.
Cut a circle and make a round direction disk similar to the example provided.Decorate it and, if possible, laminate it. Make a hole in the centre of the disk.The hole must be big enough for a pencil to pass.
Push the pencil, rubber-side down through the hole in the direction disk. Stickthe eraser end into the small ball of clay and put it at the bottom of the can.Fill the can with sand. This will make it stable.
Tape the pen cap onto one side of the arrow.
Put the arrow on top of the unsharpened pencil. The arrow must be level
If not, re-tape the pen cap. Make sure that the arrow spins freely. If it does not,use a different type of pen cap.
Your wind vane is ready!
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Put the wind vane outside in an open area, at least 1 metre above the groundand away from high walls or trees. Use the compass to set North on thedirection disk towards North.
EXPLANATION:
The point of the arrow will spin into the wind, indicating the way the wind iscoming from. If the arrow is pointing to the west, the wind is blowing from thewest.
Adapted from:Breen,M. and Friestad, K (2000):The kids book of weather forecastingWilliamson books NashvilleTennesseeCarson, M K: (2007) Weather projects for young scientists Chicago Review Press
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Some sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theSome sentences to help you to explain theprocessprocessprocessprocess
To make a ___________________________ we used___________________________________________and__________
The wind vanemeasures______________________________.
To know the wind direction we use a___________________.
Wind makes the wind vane__________________.
If the arrow points to the East, the wind comes
from the _____________.
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