Instruments Weather The Atmosphere The Earth Science

Instruments Weather The Atmosphere The Earth Science

This category is for sites which describe the instruments scientists use to help predict the weather.

The Aneroid Barometer - Explains what this instrument is, who invented it, and how it works. Includes a guide to reading, adjusting, and using the barometer.
USAToday.com: How a Barometer Measures Air Pressure - Drawing and description of a barometer.
Homemade Easter Egg Anemometer - Describes in words and pictures how they build an anemometer.
Weather Instruments - Short encyclopedia entries for several different weather instruments.
How Does the Thermometer Work? - Answers the question of how thermometers can tell us the temperature.
Kids Health: How Does A Thermometer Work? - Easy to understand description of what makes a thermometer work.
Primary Exploration - An experiment to demonstrate how a thermometer works. [PDF]
Rain Gauge - Contains several activities to see how rain gauges work.

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