$18
weeklyor $306 for 17 classes
Intro to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting Tools
Completed by 8 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Course
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,063 reviews)
Star Educator
Live video meetings
1x per week, 17 weeks
2-9 learners per class
55 min
What's included
17 live meetings
15 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursAssessment
While there are no formal written quizzes, tests, or grades in this course, students will be asked verbal quizzes and questions to determine whether they are retaining and understanding the material covered in each class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
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!
Learning Goals
The course goal is to help you see the real life usage of these weather-related concepts, and to inspire exploration of science related career fields, particularly in meteorology, aviation, or other fields of scientific study.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum17 Lessons
over 17 WeeksLesson 1:
Energy, Temperature, and Heat
Understanding kinetic energy, temperature, scales, specific heat, diurnal curves, and forecasting temperature. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Humidity and Atmospheric Moisture Movement
Looking into the water cycle, the three states of water, saturation and evaporation, absolute humidity, specific humidity, mixing ratio, vapor pressure, and relative humidity. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Formation of Fog
Understanding the formation process of fog, condensation nuclei, radiation fog, advection fog, upslope fog, and frontal fog, with real-life examples. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Clouds Types
The naming and classification of different clouds, cloud levels, and impacts of clouds in aviation and everyday life. 55 mins online live lesson
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 32 years of experience forecasting the weather including 20+ years with the USAF, a private government contractor, taught special operations weather students, and is a state STEM-certified teacher. Reviews
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