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School-Age Weather Station
School-Age Weather Station
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School-Age Weather Station

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The School-age Weather Center is the ultimate outdoor classroom tool for teaching students about weather.

  • Ages: 5 to 12 years
  • Material: Steel
  • SKU: RECF0095XX

Availability: 6-8 weeks

Selecting the Right Outdoor Weather Station for School Science Programs This outdoor weather station for school delivers a complete meteorological learning center designed for K-12 educational environments serving 500-1000 students daily. Your science teachers get professional-grade weather instruments that withstand constant student use across multiple recess periods and outdoor science classes. Students measure real precipitation with the integrated rain gauge, track temperature fluctuations using the built-in thermometer, and observe wind patterns through the weather vane system. The steel construction handles the demanding use patterns of elementary and middle school environments where equipment faces daily interaction from multiple grade levels. The weatherproof writing surface transforms this outdoor weather station for school into an active data collection center where students chart measurements over time. Teachers use the graphing area to demonstrate weather pattern recognitio...

Highlights:

  • Measures the precipitation
  • Has a thermometer to check temperature
  • Graph allows weather to be tracked
  • Handy spot to place daily assignments
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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this outdoor weather station for school designed to accommodate?
The School-Age Weather Station is designed for elementary students ages 5-12. The thermometer, rain gauge, and wind vane are positioned at child-appropriate heights for independent observation and data collection. The built-in chart board allows teachers to conduct whole-class weather lessons with clear visibility for groups of 20-30 students during outdoor science instruction.
Does this weather station meet ASTM F1487 safety standards for school playgrounds?
Yes, this weather station complies with ASTM F1487 and CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety guidelines for school-age equipment. The station has no sharp edges or pinch points and requires 6 feet of use zone clearance on all sides. Your site plan must include an accessible route to this equipment per ADA guidelines for students with mobility devices to participate in weather observations.
What maintenance does this outdoor weather station require during the school year?
The weather station requires monthly cleaning of the rain gauge and quarterly calibration checks of the thermometer for accurate readings. The chart board needs weather-resistant markers replaced each semester and periodic cleaning to remove accumulated chalk or dry-erase residue. The wind vane mechanism should be inspected annually and lubricated if rotation becomes stiff from seasonal weather exposure.