Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Weather Scope: An Investigative Study of Weather and Climate
The activities in this comprehensive weather unit are designed for Grade 6 and up. Students will use real time data from around the world to conduct an investigation about weather and climate.
Other
California Energy Commission: Science Projects: Make an Anemometer
Nice brief description of this wind speed device and the directions to make your own.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Weather Instruments
From anemometers to weather satellites this resource identifies several tools used in measuring or forecasting the weather.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese: Wonderful World of Weather Project
If you're studying the weather, this is an excellent project for young scholars to develop their understanding of how weather is measured. They will use real time data from their location as well as from around the world to learn about...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Weather Instruments
A short article providing a break down of instruments used for predicting the weather.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Weather Forecasting
This comprehensive website is all about weather including forecasting, weather symbols, lesson plans, types of weather, causes of various kinds of severe weather, weather safety, and more. Check out the links down the left side.
Other
Bright Hub: Types of Weather Instruments
There are a number of types of weather instruments located on the grounds of a weather station and used by meteorologists to predict the weather. These include the instruments that have been on the go for over a century with only the...
Other
Bright Hub: Technology Used to Collect Weather Data
Technology used to collect weather data employs a number of devices such as satellites and weather balloons to perform a very important function to our daily living; forecasting the weather.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Interpreting Barometric Pressure Readings
Explains how to read a barometer and interpret its meaning, as well as how the barometer was invented.
Science Struck
Science Struck: How to Make a Wind Vane in 5 Easy Steps
Explains how to make and install a weather vane using simple materials. Includes illustrations.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Layman's Guide to How a Sling Psychrometer Works
A sling psychrometer is used to measure humidity levels. Read about its history, how it works, its design, and how to use it. Includes a relative humidity table.
Science Struck
Science Struck: History and Working Principle of the Anemometer
Explains what an anemometer is used for and the different models that have been developed since it was first invented.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Barometer Units
Explains the different measurement units that are used in barometers and provides conversion tables.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Rain Gauges
Read about two types of rain gauges and how they work.
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Weather Questions: How Do Weather Satellites Work?
An article referencing the way weather satellites function.