What this lesson teaches
This activity teaches kids about wind direction and its significance in weather patterns.
Environmental Science
Can you finish wind direction tool in about 30 min?
Wind Direction Tool
You will this activity teaches kids about wind direction and its significance in weather patterns.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 11–14
DifficultyAdvanced
SubjectEnvironmental Science
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What you need
- Straw
- Paper
- Plastic bottle
- Scissors
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How the activity runs
- Gather your materials: straw, paper, and a plastic bottle.
- Cut the paper into an arrow shape for your wind vane.
- Insert the straw through the paper arrow and secure it.
The learning connection
Hands-on activities engage students, making learning fun and memorable. By building a wind vane, they connect theory to real-world applications.
Try it with your learner
1. Cut a small arrow shape from the cardboard piece. 2. Push the pin through the center of the arrow and into one end of the straw. 3. Secure the other end of the straw into the cup of clay. 4. Place your wind vane outside in an open area. 5. Observe the direction the arrow points when the wind blows. 6. What did you notice?