How to make a rain gauge

Do you want to make your own rain gauge at home to measure the rainfall? Follow the instruction below and enjoy this weather tool!

                       

What you'll need:

• A plastic (soft drink) bottle
• Some stones or pebbles
• Tape
• Marker (felt pen)
• A ruler

Instructions:

1. Cut the top off the bottle.
2. Place some stones in the bottom of the bottle. Turn the top upside down and tape it to the bottle.
3. Use a ruler and marker pen to make a scale on the bottle.
4. Pour water into the bottle until it reaches the bottom strip on the scale. Congratulations, you have finished your rain gauge.
5. Put your rain gauge outside where it can collect water when it starts raining. After a rain shower has finished, check to see how far up the scale the water has risen.