$18
weekly
Intro to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting Tools
Completed by 76 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,069 reviews)
Star Educator
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-9 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to meteorological concepts and tools for practical weather forecasting. Taught by an experienced Aviation Meteorologist and STEM-certified Arizona teacher, it emphasizes real-world applications of weather concepts using the Meteorology Today, 12th Edition by C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson (no purchase required). Supplemental materials include PowerPoint slides and online tools like Windy.com and WeatherTap, ensuring an engaging, interactive experience. Key Highlights: - Focus on Practical Application: Learn weather forecasting without complex math—only basic math skills are required. - Interactive Learning Environment: Personal engagement and real-world examples make concepts relatable and memorable. - Career Inspiration: Explore science-related career paths in meteorology, aviation, and beyond. Dynamic Course Structure: First 5 Minutes: Welcome session and Q&A to review prior lessons. Next 45 Minutes: Explore textbook concepts with interactive presentations and real-world examples. Last 5 Minutes: Share insights, review key topics, and ask questions to consolidate learning. This course is perfect for curious minds seeking a hands-on understanding of weather concepts and their real-life applications. Join us for a journey of discovery and inspiration in the fascinating world of meteorology! The topics covered during the course: Meteorology & Forecasting Tools 8 Jan 2025 Week 1: Energy, Temperature, and Heat Concepts 15 Jan 2025 Week 2: Humidity, Water Cycle, Dew Point, Vapor Pressure 22 Jan 2025 Week 3: Formation of Fog and Condensation Nuclei 29 Jan 2025 Week 4: Cloud Classification, Cloud Levels, Descriptions, and Surface Observations 5 Feb 2025 Week 5: Atmospheric Stability, Equilibrium, Parcel Movement, Skew-T Diagrams 11 Feb 2025 Week 6: Precipitation, Collision & Coalescence, Ice-Crystal formation, Accretion, Cloud Seeding 19 Feb 2025 Week 7: Atmospheric Pressure, Diurnal Changes, Units of Pressure, Altimeter, Barometers 26 Feb 2025 Week 8: Wind and Physical Forces, PGF, Coriolis Force, Centripetal Force, Friction 5 Mar 2025 Week 9: Jet streams, Polar Front Jet, Subtropical Jet, Zonal vs Meridional Flow 12 Mar 2025 Week 10: Frontal Systems, Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded, and Airmasses 19 Mar 2025 Week 11: Mid-Latitude Cyclones, Frontal Wave, Baroclinicity, Low Source Regions 26 Mar 2025 Week 12: Vertical Structure of a Low and High and Upper-level Wind Flow 2 Apr 2025 Week 13: Forecasting Tools, Metars, Satellite, RADAR, NCEP Models 9 Apr 2025 Week 14: Thunderstorms, Types, Development, and Precipitation and Convective Winds 16 Apr 2025 Week 15: Tornadoes, Funnel Clouds, Tornado Alley, and Fujita Scale, Formation 23 Apr 2025 Week 16: Tropical Systems, Streamlines, Tropical Waves, Hurricane Climatology 30 Apr 2025 Week 17: Tropical Systems II, Hurricane Movement, Storm Surge, Notable Hurricanes
Learning Goals
The learning goals of this class is to provide an introduction to meteorological concepts and show the students useful real-world weather forecasting tools.Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The core material is based on the textbook, Meteorology Today, An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment 12th Edition by C. Donald Aherns and Robert Henson. (No purchase is necessary) This will be supplemented by PowerPoint slides, and weather tools such as Windy.com and WeatherTap.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University
The teacher has over 20 years experience in aviation meteorology with the USAF and is a state STEM certified teacher.Reviews
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