Mountain Weather
Description
Gain awareness of Colorado's variable weather through observation, investigation and safety. Each of the following topics can be included and will run 30-60 minutes each depending on student age and background.
Lightning: Create lightning sparks using a Van de Graaff generator and understand how they are created/occur in nature. Furthermore, learn where to go during thunderstorms whether you're in the city or in the mountains.
Mountain Barriers: Learn how Colorado’s topography and geographical location play a role in the weather.
Clouds: Make a cloud guide, learning what the three main cloud types look like and what sorts of weather they indicate.
Field Weather: Measure the current weather outside using weather tools such as thermometers, wind meters, and cloud guides, and make predictions of what weather is on its way.
This program can be run at your school or at the American Mountaineering Center.
Offered At
Colorado Mountain Club
The Colorado Mountain Club, based in Golden, was organized in 1912 and is dedicated to uniting adventure, education, and preservation of Colorado's mountains. The Youth Education Program (YEP) of the CMC provides hands-on experiences in the classroom and outdoors for over 7,000 Colorado youth from diverse backgrounds every year. By providing opportunities for active learning through experiential and adventure education, YEP ignites a connection to the outdoors for Colorado youth. Furthermore, YEP connects Colorado Academic Standards with the mountains, providing a unique avenue for improving academic skills. Programs take place at your school, the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, or a local open space or park. Many program options can be combined to create a unique day-long program.
Details
Subjects
Science, Weather And Climate, The Water Cycle, The Scientific Method
Capacity
30 students, Max 10 chap.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5