Weather Watchers / Wind Sock Watchers
Wind Sock Watchers
Children make wind socks from paper and streamers, hang them outside and observe wind strength and direction.
How to run it
- Children decorate a sheet of paper and roll it into a tube, taping the edge.
- Glue or tape streamers to one end.
- Add a string loop and hang the wind socks outside.
- Observe and record how the wind moves them over the day.
You will need
- paper or card
- crepe paper streamers
- sticky tape
- string
- hole punch
Make it easier or harderYounger children can decorate and observe; older children can use a compass to record wind direction.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Observing wind develops scientific thinking and recording skills.
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