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The document provides step-by-step instructions for making a wind vane and a barometer using common household materials. For the wind vane, supplies include a manila folder, straw, and modeling clay, while the barometer requires a coffee can, plastic wrap, and a straw. Each project involves creating a simple device to measure wind direction and atmospheric pressure, respectively.

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The document provides step-by-step instructions for making a wind vane and a barometer using common household materials. For the wind vane, supplies include a manila folder, straw, and modeling clay, while the barometer requires a coffee can, plastic wrap, and a straw. Each project involves creating a simple device to measure wind direction and atmospheric pressure, respectively.

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Making a Wind Vane

1. Gather your supplies.


❖ A manila file folder
❖ A pin
❖ A pair of scissors
❖ Glue
❖ A pencil with an eraser
❖ A straw
❖ Modelling clay and a paper plate

2. Make the arrow. Use the manila folder to cut out an


arrow point that is 5 cm (2.0 in) long and 5
centimeters (2.0 in) wide at the base. Then, cut out a
tail for the arrow that is 7 cm (2.8 in) long and 7 cm
(2.8 in) wide.
3. Create the base of the wind vane. Do this by pushing
the pin through the middle of the straw and then into
the eraser on the pencil. * Push the sharp end of the
pencil into a small lump of modelling clay to form the
base of the wind vane.
4. Note the 4 wind directions on the paper plate. Take
the paper plate and write the 4 directions, North,
South, East, and West on each end of the plate.
*Place the clay base, with the arrow attached, in the
center of the paper plate.
5. Try out the wind vane. You can do this by blowing
directly on the wind vane and noting if the arrow
spins freely when you blow on it.
Making a Barometer

1. Gather your supplies.


* A small, empty coffee can
* Plastic wrap
* A pair of scissors
* Tape
* A straw
* An index card
* A rubber band
2. Cover the top of the coffee can with plastic wrap. Then,
secure the plastic wrap with a rubber band around the top
so it forms an airtight seal over the coffee can.
3. Place the straw horizontally on the top of the can. One
end of the straw should be in the center of the can while
the other end extends out over 1 side.
4. Write high pressure and low pressure on the index card.
Divide the card in 2 and write “high pressure” on the top
portion of the card. Then, write “low pressure” on the
bottom portion of the card.
5.Prop the index card next to the can. The card should sit
next to the can with the center line dividing “high
pressure” from “low pressure” even with the straw. Once
you bring the barometer outside, the straw will indicate
whether the pressure is high or low as it rises and falls.
You may want to tape the card to a rock or something else
to keep it stable.
6. Record when the straw rises and falls. Note where the
straw sits on the index card, in “high pressure” or “low
pressure” when you first attach it to the can. Place the can
outside and note when it rises or falls. High pressure will
cause the plastic wrap to dip, leading to a rise in the
straw. Low pressure will cause the plastic wrap to puff up,
leading to a drop in the straw.

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