Make a rain gauge
This Oak National Academy activity helps learners explore the properties of liquids and investigate rainfall by making their own rain gauge. It includes an introductory quiz to check prior understanding and a follow-up quiz for formative assessment, supporting learning about seasonal changes in spring and summer.
Preparation
What you need
- The Oak National Academy website and associated teaching resources
- Recycled bottle
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Tape
- Marker pen
Location
Indoors or Outdoors
Step by step
- Follow this link to access Oak National Academy website and teaching resources.
- Read the guidance for step by step instructions for each activity.
Curriculum links
This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Geography and Science, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.