Surface Weather Observations Decoding Camp
Did you ever want to understand, decode, a surface weather observation? Well, this camp will provide the student with the ability to decode and know exactly what a real-world surface weather observation is displaying in real-time. #academic
Michael P. Bielas
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4.9
Number of reviews:(1,044)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This is a four-day camp that teaches the student how to decipher a United States surface weather observation using the Metar coding format. This camp will teach the student how to decode a U.S. Metar surface weather observation. We will go over the Metar decoding key to get foundational information, then apply that knowledge directly to real-world current Metars on the Windy.com page in class. Discussion and practice of decoding of surface observations will take place in class. Day 1: Type of surface observation, date & time, location, and wind Day 2: Visibility, runway visual range, weather phenomena Day 3: Sky condition, temperature & dew point, and pressure Day 4: Remarks in the Metar observation format The desire of the teacher is to engage the student with questions and dialogue to help them further learn the material and answer questions. There will be no assigned homework in this class and the teaching style will be lecture via metar coding document, then discussion and application of the material will also be highly encouraged to gain a better understanding of the material.
Learning Goals
The student will learn how to decode an U.S. surface weather observation, understand the material, and apply this information in real time with practice.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will not be a formal third-party tool used in this class. However, we will be using Windy.com in class but there is no login information needed, outside usage by the student, and the platform is free to use open source. This will be used in class to provide real-time practice on decoding surface observations.
Supply List
There is a Metar decoding key that will be used in class. See attached document for reference.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
The teacher is a STEM certified, was a USAF meteorologist for 20 years, and enjoys teaching about science related classes.Reviews
Live Group Class
$68
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
