Making a Rain Gauge

Kids build a simple rain gauge to measure rainfall.

Duration: 20 min
Ages: 6-9 yrs
Difficulty: Medium

Materials Needed

Clear plastic bottle, ruler, marker, stones

Adventure 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.

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