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Discover the wind's direction using bubbles, a map and a keen eye. Learners blow bubbles and note their general direction on a map, taking readings from different points around a building. What patterns do they notice? This activity is done outside and works best on a noticeably windy day. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org. Activity write-up only, images are unavailable.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Small container of bubbles with blower
- Map or drawing of a building or your house
- Something to write on (like a clipboard or book)
- Pen or pencil
- Optional: a compass
- If possible, choose a day with a noticeable wind.
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Processes
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection
- TryScience
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History,