Make a Rain Gauge

In this simple and fun hands-on activity, pupils aged 11–14 will make their own gauge to measure the rainfall at their school or home – and then check it every day or week to see how much rain has fallen. As part of the activity, pupils will also discover why recording weather data makes it easier to forecast our weather in the future.

To create your weather gauge, you’ll need a few easy-to-source items: an empty plastic bottle, a few cubes of jelly, a ruler, scissors, sticky tape, paper and a pencil.

The activity is inspired by SEE MONSTER, a major public art installation designed to encourage conversations about our sustainable future. An alternative version of the activity is available for pupils aged 7–11 – you can access the guide here.