Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!

Weather Instruments

Provided by: Paleontological Research Institution
Activity - Classroom Grades k-2, 3-5

Synopsis

  • This resource includes two activities where students create a pine cone humidity detector and a wind dial (anemometer).
  • Students will learn how pine cones react to moisture and how to calculate wind speed.
Related Teaching Resources
Subjects: Science
Authors: Paleontological Research Institution
Region: Global
Languages: English

Teaching Materials

Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
Standards
Resource Type and Format

About the Partner Provider

Paleontological Research Institution
Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is a national leader in Earth systems science education. They strive to help make sense of the present and potential future climate change, while also increasing understanding of global change in Earth’s past. Their programs focus on systems thinking, understanding scale and learning in your own backyard.