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Participants create 3D graphs using stackable cubes, such as Legos, to observe and compare preciptation levels from several different locations.

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Precipitation Towers

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Participants create 3D graphs using stackable cubes, such as Legos, to observe and compare preciptation levels from several different locations.

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Early Elementary
Upper Elementary
Tweens (9-12)

Time to Complete Activity

20-40 minutes

Time needed to prep Activity

10-20 minutes

Cost associated with Activity Materials

$5-$10

Difficulty Level (by content)

Medium

Mess Level

Medium

Hints for uses in your library	Look up the annual precipitation average and patterns in your local region and include that in the data set, or reach out to your local weather forecaster for additional information.
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Originating Source	NASA: Global Precipitation Measurement
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