Wind Streamer

Lunar and Planetary Institute, Universities Space Research Association

Children create a wind streamer out of common materials and use it to determine the wind's direction.

This activity takes approximately 30 minutes.

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Using a Weather Streamer in the daily 'Weather Routine In a Classroom' might be beneficial.
Activity can be implemented in traditional and non-traditional education settings and is easily adaptable for different ages and learners.
If you add information about wind energy, the reason for wind, or use it to collect data over time this activity could be for a higher level (3-5).

Students construct wind streamers to observe and use tools to measure the direction of wind.
Students learn about cardinal directions.
Students then build on weather-related experiences by interacting with wind and wind direction.
This activity is related to the understanding of wind energy.
Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

No prerequisite skills required to complete this hands-on activity.
Activity is organized and follows a logical sequence.
Activity engages diverse learners and offers students an opportunity to go outside and explore weather using tools.

Activity requires minimal preparation (~10 minutes), utilizes common low cost resources, and can be easily modeled for students.

Entered the Collection: August 2020 Last Reviewed: June 2020