Weekly Weather Watchers: Let's Talk Current Weather & Natural Disasters

Dive into the fascinating world of weather with our weekly online class designed for curious minds! This course is perfect for students eager to talk more about how the weather works, from storms and clouds to climate and forecasting. 

Each week, we’ll explore different weather-related topic that are currently happening around the world, using engaging slideshows, images, and short video clips to bring the material to life. Students will participate in interactive discussions and ask questions, fostering a student-led experience. No prior knowledge is required, just an interest in the weather and a desire to learn & participate in the discussion!

*What makes this class unique:*  
This class offers a dynamic mix of visuals, videos, and interactive discussions to enhance student engagement and knowledge retention. Students won’t just learn about the weather—they’ll experience it in new, exciting ways, making complex concepts fun and approachable. With a focus on hands-on exploration and real-time weather examples, students can apply what they learn directly to their everyday lives.

*Course Structure:*  
- Weekly, discussion-based format with plenty of opportunities for student interaction and discussion.  
- Focus on key weather topics like storms, climate patterns, forecasting, and the science of weather.  
- Each class features engaging material.
- No prior meteorology knowledge is needed, making it ideal for beginners- enthusiast. 

*Class Layout*
✨️ Join us each week for a 30-minute live session filled with engaging conversations and weather exploration:

1. Welcome & Show or Tell
We’ll start with a quick hello and show or tell to see how everyone is doing.

2. Weather Spotlight Presentations
Students will have the opportunity to share their weather-related findings or interesting events from the week. Each student will get to talk about their current weather. 

3. Connection Time  
Students can discuss what they discovered about the weather from books, videos, or personal research. They’ll give a brief summary of their discoveries, encouraging conversation and deeper understanding. Everyone's input is welcome, and I'll offer additional insights throughout.

4. Learning Time & Q&A  
I will guide students through a focused mini-lecture connected to a current event and answer any questions.

5. Preview of Weather to Watch for Next Week  
I'll introduce any predicted weather patterns or natural disasters that could occur between our classes each week. 

6. Interactive Review Game  
We’ll cap off the session with a fun quiz or game to reinforce what we’ve learned, keeping the learning light-hearted and engaging.

7. Closing & Questions  
Finally, we’ll wrap up by addressing any questions, concerns, or ideas students might have before saying goodbye!

In week one I will introduce the students to the class flow. We will discuss their prior knowledge and experiences with different types of weather and natural disasters. We will end class with a guessing game. 

In the following meetings, we will complete each task listed above from 1-7. I will encourage the students to watch the weather and stay current with weather events happening around them and in the world.