Browse rainfall Resources

Browse rainfall Resources

Measuring Precipitation

Measuring Precipitation - picture of rain gauge
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
rainfall, rain gauges, engineering, measurement
Summary: 
This inquiry-based lesson engages students in designing and testing a device to measure rain.

Water in the Atmosphere

Photo of clouds in the atmosphere.
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
atmosphere, clouds, rainfall, humidity
Summary: 
This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements.