CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Collecting Weather Data
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the various instruments that scientists use to measure weather conditions, including advanced tools like satellites and radar.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measure the Pressure
Scientists have developed an instrument called a barometer that can measure atmospheric pressure. In this activity, you will find out how a barometer works by building one yourself.
Chateau Meddybemps
Medord Clock and Barometer: Barometers
A brief history of the development of barometer is given. Pictures of historical types of barometers are shown. Links to related topics.
Other
States of Matter and Properties of Gases: Terms
A very complete list of terms that are important to the study of gases. This resource is a web archive.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Make Your Own Weather Station
This page, provided by the Franklin Institute, shows you how to become an amateur meteorologist. Directions on how to construct a weather station include the barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, weather vane, and compass.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Pressure
This lesson will introduce the concept of pressure and show how to calculate pressure.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Barometer Units
Explains the different measurement units that are used in barometers and provides conversion tables.
NASA
Nasa: How Air Pressure Affects You
This site from NASA offers a general overview of air pressure. Explores the concept through experiments and interactive games, as well as discussion questions.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Barometer in a Bottle
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to build your own barometer.
Curated OER
Medord Clock and Barometer: Barometers
A brief history of the development of barometer is given. Pictures of historical types of barometers are shown. Links to related topics.