Weather Tools

Weather Tools

They help us predict the weather!

Anemometor

An instrument used to measure wind speed.

Thermometor

An instrument used to measure temperature.

Hygrometer

An instrument used to measure humidity = the amount of water vapor in the air.

Wind Vane

An instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

Barometer

An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure = high and low pressure. 

Rain Gauge 

An instrument used to measure rain.

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you notice that your skin feels a little “moist & sticky.” Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you notice that you’re having difficulty standing up. An invisible force is about to push you down. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you notice that you have to take off your jacket. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Rain Guage

• Thermometer

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you notice that the trees are blowing in the same direction. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you notice that the sky is getting darker and it's getting very windy. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

Multiple Select

You’re outdoors and you see liquid precipitation falling from the sky. In order to measure, you try capturing it in your hands, but it’s difficult to do. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Rain Guage

• Wind Vane

Poll

Which weather tool is most interesting to you?