A weathervane is a simple device for measuring the direction the wind is blowing in. Pretty much anything that can fit on a pivot and turn in the wind can be used as weather vane. Try challenging your kids to come up with other methods to construct their own weathervanes.
Step 1
Straighten a paperclip. Then, make a small loop in the middle of it.
Step 2
Cut a vertical slit in one end of a straw. It should be 1 or 2 inches in length.
Step 3
Cut a small triangle out of a note card. Stick it into the slit so that it is positioned like an arrow flight. Put some tape over the connection to strengthen it.
Step 4
Use a pin to poke a hole through the straw somewhere near the center. slide It onto the paper clip. It should rest on the loop in the middle of the paperclip.
Step 5
Tape the paperclip onto a dowel so that it is facing straight up. Push the dowel into the ground so it will stand straight up.
Skill: Easy
Ingredients:
- Straw
- Paper clip
- Dowel
- Tape
- Pin
- Note card
- Scissors
Tip: Instead of cutting out a triangle, use another shape for the fin to make your weathervane more decorative.
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