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Noah Makes a Rain Gauge

Ages 5–6 About 5 minutesCreative Problem-Solving and STEM

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What’s included
8 reading pages and 5 questions. 1 printable pack to choose from.
What you need
A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
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A peek inside

From this story.

Noah wanted to know which rainy day filled the garden puddles most. Grandpa helped him make a gauge from a clear straight-sided container.

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What kind of container did Noah use?

  • A cloth bag
  • A clear straight-sided container
  • A closed wooden box
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A clear straight-sided container

A clear straight-sided container

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Complete story + quiz pack

5 questions

7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4

The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.

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