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IoT Weather Station & Cardboard Thermometer

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A WiFi-connected weather station that fetches real local temperature and weather data. Children compare the live sensor readings with their paper weather wheel predictions.

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Props & Materials Required

  • •Paper plate weather wheel with pointer
  • •Cardboard thermometer with a sliding red/white ribbon
  • •Weather stickers/drawings (Sun, Cloud, Raindrops, Snowflake)
  • •Daily weather log calendar

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Morning Weather Check

Look out the window. Observe sky conditions, wind, and temperature.

2

Set the Weather Wheel (Prediction)

Turn the wheel pointer to the child's observation (e.g. 'Sunny & Hot').

3

Check the Smart Sensor

Press the button on the IoT weather station. Speaker announces: 'Right now it is 34 degrees Celsius and SUNNY! Humidity is 45 percent.' Display shows the live data.

4

Compare & Log

Was the child's prediction correct? Log both the prediction and actual reading on the daily weather calendar. Speaker: 'You predicted Sunny and you were RIGHT!'

Why It Works & Notes

Comparing their own weather observation with live IoT sensor data teaches children that weather is measurable and predictable. Real data beats guesswork — a foundational scientific principle.