Summer Weather Workshop for Kids!
Summer Weather Workshop for Kids
Do you know a child who is fascinated by weather and would like to learn more about weather maps, clouds, and storms? The National Weather Service (NWS) will be hosting a Summer Weather Workshop for kids Saturday July 26 at the NWS office in Romeoville. There will be two sessions; 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The program is for middle and junior high students who will be entering 5th through 8th grade this fall.
The program is free but class size is limited.
In the class, students will;
- Get a tour of the NWS office, including a demonstration of Doppler radar
- Learn about basic weather concepts, high and low pressure, fronts, wind
- Learn how clouds form
- Work with weather maps
- Receive safety information for severe storms and tornadoes
- Issue a mock tornado warning
- Do hands-on activities and games
- Find out about career opportunities in meteorology
For more information, or to register, contact Jim Allsopp at 815-834-1435 or email jim.allsopp@noaa.gov
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