This 20-week full course is not just about meteorological concepts; it's about their real-life application in aviation. Whether you're a pilot or aspiring to be one, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools used in the field. The emphasis on real-life usage of these forecast concepts, based on the teacher’s experience as an Aviation Meteorologist and as a STEM-certified teacher, will make the learning experience more practical and engaging. The core material is based on the textbook “Pilot Weather From Solo to the Airlines” by Captain Doug Morris and Meteorologist Scott Dennstaedt, PhD. Obtaining the textbook is recommended as a reference but is not mandatory. To order the PDF version:  https://www.avwxtraining.com/shop for $59.95. This material will be supplemented by PowerPoint slides and weather tools such as Windy.com and WeatherTap, and the Aviation Weather Center. The focus will be on weather concepts for aviation and not high-level math or calculations. Only basic math is needed in this course. The students will experience weather topics with personal interaction and engagement. This will enhance student learning to apply the concepts, retain the learning, and continue to build on the concepts.

Learning in this course is not a passive experience. It's designed to drive student inquiry, with multiple opportunities for students to interact with the teacher. Engagement is not just encouraged, it's a key part of the learning process. This interactive approach enhances student learning and brings the material to life. The course goal is to help introduce students to see real life usage of these weather-related concepts, encourage exploring science related career fields especially in meteorology, aviation, or other fields of scientific study.

The first 5 minutes- Welcoming of students. Learners are welcome to ask questions and clarify their understanding from the previous class. This will help to solidify and continue to build on the learning of the concepts discussed in class. 

The next 45 minutes the teacher will share concepts from the textbook, use PowerPoint slide presentations, or online weather websites to learn and explore the concepts with real world examples. Students are encouraged to discuss and ask questions to make the class more interactive. 

In the last five minutes, students will share their learning with the class, review the topic, discuss it, ask relevant and essential questions, and wrap up the class.