What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be encouraged to make several weather observations throughout the course in between weekly classes.Assessment
Students will be assessed informally throughout the lesson to ensure they are meeting learning goals.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This highly interactive course will examine the fundamentals of weather theory, based on the Federal Aviation Administration's "Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge." We will explore the structure of the atmosphere, weather elements (temperature, pressure, wind, moisture, cloud types and formations, icing, air masses, turbulence, lightening, storms, etc.) and patterns, and how these impact aviation operations. We will practice decoding various aviation weather reporting products, and apply them to flight planning. Throughout the course, we will look at several weather-related aviation mishap video case studies as related to the course content. No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course. While it will focus on how weather impacts aviation, anyone interested in meteorology or weather principles will find this course interesting and beneficial. Week 1: The atmosphere and atmospheric pressure Week 2: Wind, wind shear, and wind and pressure charts Week 3: Moisture, dew point, and clouds Week 4: Air masses and fronts Week 5: Icing Week 6: Turbulence and lightening
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from United States Air Force Academy
I served 20 years and an active duty Air Force pilot, flight instructor, and academic teacher. For the past seven years, I have taught a high school Aviation Science course. I remain an active pilot and aviation enthusiast!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$142
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-13 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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