🌦️ Mini Weather Station Project – Class 6
🎯 Objective
To build a basic weather station that tracks temperature, rainfall, wind direction, and cloud cover using simple materials.
🧰 Materials Needed
| Component | Purpose | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Thermometer | Measure temperature | Store-bought or DIY with alcohol |
| Rain Gauge | Measure rainfall | Plastic bottle, ruler, marker |
| Wind Vane | Show wind direction | Straw, pin, cardboard, compass |
| Cloud Chart | Identify cloud types | Printed cloud type chart |
| Notebook | Record daily observations | Any ruled notebook |
🛠️ How to Build
- Rain Gauge: Cut the top off a plastic bottle, invert it as a funnel, mark measurements on the side, and place it outside.
- Wind Vane: Cut an arrow from cardboard, attach to a straw with a pin, mount on a pencil eraser, and mark N/S/E/W using a compass.
- Cloud Chart: Print or draw pictures of common clouds (cumulus, stratus, cirrus) and use it to identify clouds daily.
- Thermometer: Use a store-bought one or make a simple alcohol thermometer with adult supervision.
📊 Observation Table
| Date | Temperature | Rainfall (cm) | Wind Direction | Cloud Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | 28°C | 0.5 | East | Cumulus |
🧪 Learning Outcomes
- Understand weather instruments and their functions.
- Practice daily observation and data recording.
- Learn basic meteorological terms.
- Develop scientific thinking and curiosity.
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