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In this activity, learners investigate wind by comparing the force of wind in different locations. Learners build wind-o-meters out of wooden sticks and strips of paper. Then, learners predict how the wind-o-meters will respond to wind in various locations outside (i.e. high vs. low elevation).
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Wooden sticks (about eight inches long)
- Strips of wrapping paper or tissue paper (about 8 inches long and one or two inches wide)
- Masking or scotch tape
- Chart paper
- Ruler
- Marker
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Earth Processes
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Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago, Inc., 2012