This segment of weather wise goes over how to make some weather instruments with some household items. This clip describes an anemometer and a wind vane.
Anemometer items:
-2 plates
-some rocks (aquarium rocks work well)
-1 pencil
-clay
-tape
-1 push pin
-a "+" shaped piece of cardboard
-4 tiny cups (1 a different color)
-A stapler
Wind Vane Items:
-2 plates
-some rocks (aquarium rocks work well)
-1 pencil
-clay
-tape
-1 push pin
-1 index card
-1 straw
-sissors