Sling Psychrometer Activity Kit for Earth science and meteorology is an easy-to-use and inexpensive sling psychrometer. Quickly determine dew point and relative humidity.
An easy-to-use and inexpensive sling psychrometer. Quickly determine dew point and relative humidity with the wet-bulb/dry-bulb technique. Includes two thermometers mounted on stiff vinyl backing, wet-bulb sleeve, sling handle and mounting screw. A reproducible instruction sheet provides concept explanations, psychrometer chart and sample calculations.
Specifications
Materials Included in Kit for 15 Psychrometers: Black rubber caps, 1/2" diameter, 15 Cotton wicks, flat, 1/4", 2 PVC, 1/2" diameter, 6", 15 Rubber bands, small, 300 Screws, #6 x ¾", 15 Thermometers, plastic-backed, 30
Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†
Science & Engineering Practices
Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking
Disciplinary Core Ideas
MS-ESS2.D: Weather and Climate HS-ESS2.D: Weather and Climate