Make your own instrument to figure out what direction the wind is blowing from.

Ask for a weather vane for Christmas - or follow these Met Office instructions to make your own - like the one by Weather Watcher Mancunianma.

A weather vane will show you the direction the wind is moving. It's a great addition to your DIY weather station.

While schools are closed I'm sharing my favorite weather related science experiments and activities in case you need a few ideas to help keep your kids engaged and entertained.

Make Your Own Wind Vane Before You Start... A weather vane is also called a wind vane. It is a tool for measuring wind direction. It spins on a rod and points in the direction from which the wind ...