Gardening
Making a Rain Gauge

Kids build a simple rain gauge to measure rainfall.

Steps:

1. Cut the top off the bottle and invert it as a funnel. 2. Place stones at the bottom to prevent tipping. 3. Mark measurements on the side. 4. Place outside to collect rain and record data.

Materials needed:

Clear plastic bottle, ruler, marker, stones

Outdoor 20 minutes 6-9 years old Medium