Figure 2. Slope measuring device (clinometer). Have students glue model A or B from Figure 2 to the piece of cardboard and cut out around the outside margin. Using the tape, attach approximately 12 inches of string to point X on the clinometer you have selected to work with. Attach the small weight to the end of the string; the string must swing freely from point X. Using two or three pieces of tape, attach a soda straw along the straight edge of the scale. This will be your sight.

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