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Activity 1: Weathering and erosion
Activity 1: Weathering and erosion
Standing on the cliffs at Wattamolla you will see amazing views of the ocean. You may even spot a whale or two in winter time. You can view beautiful sandstone cliffs all year round. These spectacular shaped cliffs are ancient and have been carved and shaped over time by nature. Watch the video to learn how.
Weathering and ErosionVimeo | Omar Gillani (3:28min)
Activity 2: Evidence at Wattamolla
Activity 2: Evidence at Wattamolla
When you visit Wattamolla you can take a coastal walk along the cliff tops. You can observe many different shapes, colours and forms of sandstone. Discover evidence of weathering and erosion at Wattamolla by exploring the 360 tour below.
360 tour of Wattamolla
Activity 3 : Measuring wind speed
Activity 3 : Measuring wind speed
Wind is one of the agents that causes weathering at Wattamolla. It's common to have gusts of 80-100 km/h - that's strong enough to damage buildings and break tree limbs!
Scientists use a range of tools to measure the effects that wind or temperature have on the environment. One of these tools is called an anemometer. An anemometer is used to measure wind.
Use one of the following resources to make your own anemometer:
Education.com: How to make an anemometer
NASA: Build an anemometer
SECOORA: Make your own anemometer
Primary students measuring wind speed at Wattamolla
Activity 4 : Use your anemometer
Activity 4 : Use your anemometer
Take your anemometer outside. Measure the wind speed following the instructions from the website.
Record the following on a piece of paper:
date
time
wind speed
Then compare your measurement to the Bureau of Meteorology measurement for the same time.
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