This video shows you how to build a simple anemometer (wind speed indicator) using paper cups, straws, and a thumbtack. This fun activity makes a great science fair project or classroom lesson plan. To see the written instructions for the science fair project, visit /"How Does an Anemometer Work?": http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/Weather_p008.shtml. To see the written instructions for the lesson plan, visit /"Make an Anemometer to Measure Wind Speed" on Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/lesson-plans/make-anemometer-measure-wind-speed

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