Acadia National Park - Weather Vane Instructional Video

Ranger Lynn guides viewers through creating a weather vane using items from a nature study kit. The process involves marking a paper plate as a compass, assembling a base with a paper cup and pebbles, and constructing a weather vane using a pencil, straw, and cardstock. The tutorial emphasizes careful assembly to ensure the vane functions properly.

What items do you need to create a weather vane?

Describe the process of marking the directions on the compass face.

What is the purpose of the pebbles in the weather vane?

How do you prepare the straw for the weather vane?

Explain how to attach the triangle to the straw.

What steps are involved in securing the pencil into the cup?

What is the final outcome of the project described in the text?