5thA How to make a Weather Station.
WEATHER STATION
Introduction
Our class has been working on a project about the usage of weather stations in Social
Studies and Arts and Crafts class.
Weather stations are used to gather data about the weather and climate. They are
composed of several measurement instruments such as a rain gauge, thermometer,
anemometer and wind vane.
Today we will be telling you about how we made each instrument and how to use it.
Thermometer
A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
To make this thermometer we used alcohol, clay, straw, plastic bottle and food
colouring.
First, we poured alcohol into the plastic bottle. Next, we added food colouring into the
bottle and put a hole through the lid to put the straw through. After, we used the clay to
cover around the straw.
We can test if the thermometer works by heating the bottle with our warm hands and
see the alcohol rise up the straw.
Wind Vane
A wind vane is used to measure the direction of the wind.
To make a wind vane we used paper plates, a straw, scissors, poster board, a straight pin
and a pencil with a new eraser.
First, we labelled the plate with the cardinal directions. After, we cut out arrows and
glued them to the straw. We put the straight pin through the straw and the eraser of the
pencil. At the other end of the pencil we put clay and stuck it to the second plate.
We can test the wind vane by putting it outside and letting the wind hit it and having the
arrows spin.
Anemometer
An anemometer is used to measure the speed of the wind.
To make an anemometer we used five small plastic cups, straws, a pencil with a new
rubber, a thumbtack and a compass.
First, we took the cup and made four holes on each side using the compass. Next, we
put the straws through the holes we made. We then made one hole in the rest of the cups
and put the tips of the straw through the holes.
Next, we put a thumbtack through the center of one of the cups and the rubber of the
pencil.
We can test the anemometer by blowing on it and seeing if it spins around.
4th grade. Plants in agriculture, rainfed and irrigated crops
Los alumnos de 4º nivel han puesto en práctica lo aprendido a través de una nueva metodología “Flipped classroom”.
Para ello han visto unos videos y han recopilado información, material y todo lo que han considerado necesario para hacer con la ayuda de la Asistente Lingüística nativa, un trabajo como proyecto final de clase.
El tema de los videos era “Plants in agriculture, rainfed and irrigated crops” y los videos que se han seleccionado han sido:
* Where do fruits and vegetables come from?
* Irrigation and its sources
* Modern Methods of irrigation
¡Buen trabajo chicos!
Sam, our linguistic and cultural assistant introduces herself.
Hello everyone, my name is Samantha Olea! I am the auxiliar de conversación at C.E.I.P. San Lorenzo this year. I am from Chicago, Illinois and I am 24 years old. This is my second year working as an auxiliar, last year I lived in Córdoba but worked in the pueblo of Baena. I love Spain, specifically Córdoba, the culture and life here is fantastic. The food, too (I love Salmorejo). I really enjoy helping children strengthen their English skills as I feel it is very beneficial for the future. It brings me a lot of joy to see children getting better and better at speaking, reading and writing in English. I am excited to be working at San Lorenzo this year, it has been lots of fun. Thank you for making me feel welcomed at the school. I look forward to the rest of this year with you all!
