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Rain Gauge

When the rainy season starts it is time time to pull out the rain gauge, and introduce it to the child/ren.  This activity can start with the three year old, and by adapting the complexity of the related activities, such as mathematics, science, language, and geography you can continue using the product through to the upper elementary class.

 

Original price was: $13.82.Current price is: $13.12.

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SKU: CEG0007

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Description

Initially looking at the rain gauge, you may wonder what the benefit of this activity is to the curriculum.  In fact, this is one of the most versatile products.  Introduce the early learner to the rain gauge, as a standard means of collecting rain. This product extends through to the upper elementary, incorporating the elements of mathematics, science, language, and geography.

Suggested Activities with the Rain Gauge

  • collecting rain water, and relate this to the water cycle
  • rain water comes from the clouds, so this is the time to introduce seasons, and the cloud activities
  • introduce mathematics by collating the amount of rain captured over a period of time, using data collection ideas, such as spread sheets
  • simple experiments introduce the Child to science as they work with the rain gauge
  • geography incorporates the biome folders, and be further extended with the biome mat, to have the discussion about the climate, and how it is changing

Features of the Rain Gauge

  • made from sturdy plastic to withstand wear and tear
  • the rain gauge either stands alone or a spike, attached to the base of the gauge, secures it in the ground
  • while the gauge is collecting rain, do not use the cover
  • the cover can be placed on the gauge, for the Child to carry it into the classroom
    • be aware that the lid is secured by twisting it over the gauge
    • the lids on brand new gauges can be very stiff to release, just remember to twist it
  • rain water is funneled from the wide opening, down to the narrow base
    • the graduated mm’s on the side of the transparent gauge, are adjusted to accommodate the difference in size

Size of the Rain Gauge

  • volume of the gauge  –  50ml / (1¾oz)
  • height of the stand alone gauge  –  15.5cm / (6″)
  • height with the spike attached   –  30cm / (11¾)
  • diameter of the wide opening on the gauge  –  7.5cm / (3″)

Order R1000 worth of items to qualify for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Transit times depend on your location:

  • Cape Metro – next day if your order is placed before 13h00
  • Gauteng & Durban – 2 to 3 days
  • Everywhere else – 2 to 4 days depending on your location

 

Feel free to email us should you require any further information.

We offer free delivery to the USA:

  • USA – free for orders over $400 – 7 days to your door
  • Canada – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to additional GST & PST which is billed on arrival
  • UK – 7 day shipping is calculated at checkout – subject to 20% VAT which is billed on arrival
  • EU – 7 day shipping calculated at checkout – subject to EU VAT which is billed on arrival
  • Australia – 9 days – may be subject to 10% GST which is billed on arrival
  • NZ – 9 days – may be subject to 15% GST which is billed on arrival

Should you require further information about shipping charges, please feel free to contact us at info@childrenshouse.co.za

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Further Reading and Resources

  1. Using rain to connect math, science, writing, and a dash of Montessori written by Afrocentric Montessori.com

  2. Our Montessori weather station written by How We Montessori.com

 

Additional information

Weight 0.140 kg
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 18 cm

1 review for Rain Gauge

  1. Naomi308 (verified owner)

    Great for the children to see how rain is measured. Opens up lots of discussion.

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1 review for Rain Gauge

  1. Naomi308 (verified owner)

    Great for the children to see how rain is measured. Opens up lots of discussion.

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