Fieldwork

Making weather observations and using weather and climate data in schools


cumulus clouds
Cumulus Clouds
Typical Summer Clouds Related Demonstrations and Experiments  Clouds like those in the picture to the right are very commonly observed. They are called ‘cumulus’
Topics: Observations and Data
Aircraft and contrails
Contrails
What are contrails and where do they come from? Contrails are trails of ice crystals left in the wakes of jet aircraft. These condensation
Topics: Observations and Data
wow locations
WOW
The Met Office’s Weather Observations Website (WOW) is a rich source of weather data for locations in the UK and worldwide.  Here  are some
Topics: Observations and Data
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Competitions
Can you predict when it is going to rain where you are?
Topics: Weather Clubs
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Weather Clubs
Ideas for weather activities in school science and geography clubs Royal Society Partnership Grants The Royal Society Partnership Grants Scheme helps schools to run exciting and
Topics: Weather Clubs
Anemometer and Ventimeter
Projects
These pages give practical advice for pupils and teachers on weather-related projects that could be undertaken. In addition, there is general guidance and advice
Topics: Instruments
Kestrel weather station
Borrow an Instrument
Schools, teachers and Society members in the UK can borrow instruments such as anemometers, thermometers, rain gauges, infrared thermometers and Kestrel weather stations from
Topics: Fieldwork in Geography, Instruments
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Help and Hints for Observing
With a bit of care and a few precautions, weather observations can be made quite accurately at school or home. This page contains guidance
Topics: Observations and Data
The earth
Balloon Launch
How to Launch a School Weather Balloon In May 2013 we sent a weather balloon into the stratosphere, carrying a digital camera and GPS
Topics: Weather Balloons
weather symbols
Observations and Data
Weather and climate data sources and resources to support schools making their own observations.
Topics: Observations and Data
notes for teachers
Contour Drawing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur7CSB4wLuI&feature=emb_title If you’ve ever looked at an Ordnance Survey Map, you’ll have seen the contours – lines joining places which are the same height
Topics: Observations and Data
A rain gauge
Make a Rain Gauge
Make your own Raingauge for measuring the amount of rain Equipment: A 2 litre clear PLASTIC DRINKS BOTTLE
Topics: Instruments
A hygrometer
Make a Hygrometer
Make your own Hygrometer Wet and Dry Bulb Thermometers measure relative humidity Equipment: Clean, empty 1 pint milk/soup CARTON
Topics: Instruments
An aneroid barometer
Make an Aneroid Barometer
Make your own Aneroid Barometer Measure Air Pressure Aneroid barometers do not use fluids such as mercury or alcohol.
Topics: Instruments
A barometer
Make a Barometer
Measure air pressure Equipment: An empty 2 litre plastic water bottle. A ruler (30cm). Sellotape…
Topics: Instruments
windmeter diagram
Make a Wind Meter
DIY Wind Meter A simple anemometer Equipment: Stick or broom handle. 5x10cm pieces of thin string or cotton. Tissue paper…
Topics: Instruments
Ping pong balls
Make an Anemometer
For measuring wind speed Equipment: 30cm of strong THREAD or fishing line. A PING PONG ball…
Topics: Instruments
a pinecone
Pine Cone Weather Station
Make a pine cone weather station A simple way to record the weather Equipment: A pine cone Method 1…
Topics: Instruments
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DIY Windmill
Wind is used to power things, you might see large windmills in the countryside. What you will need: Windmill printout…
Topics: Instruments

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