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Penn State Weather Camp June 21–26, 2009 State College, Pennsylvania |
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Science teachers:
Pennsylvania Junior Sciences and Humanities Symposium We invite you to select outstanding science students who can present either a paper or poster describing original research results in science, mathematics, or engineering at the Forty-fifth Annual Pennsylvania Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (PA-JSHS). The symposium will be held in State College from 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, to midafternoon on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Visit the Symposium Web site for more information. |
Learn to Predict the Weather
Are you curious about how weather predictions are made? Come to Penn State Weather Camp and find out!
During this week of camp, you will receive hands-on experience in many aspects of weather, including the actual process of making a forecast. This camp will be held at the premier
location for studying weather, Penn State's Department of Meteorology at the University Park campus. New in 2009: The campers will experience the newly renovated Weather Observatory.
Penn State Weather Camp is a resident science experience designed for students who will enter grades eight through ten in the fall of 2009.
Become More Weather-Wise!
Learn the answers to these questions:
- How do storms form?
- Why can't we be certain of tomorrow's weather?
Discover How to:
- read and analyze weather charts
- use forecast models to make predictions
- reconstruct past climate events
- make a TV weather presentation
Explore the World of Weather by:
- launching a weather balloon
- surfing the world's best Internet weather sites
- simulating a hurricane
Step into a Meteorologist's Job by:
- making a weather forecast each day
- presenting your own TV weathercast
- studying tornadoes from every angle
You Will Have the Opportunity to:
- explore the underlying principles for understanding meteorology
- learn how to use scientific methods while exploring various aspects of the atmosphere
- acquire valuable knowledge of the present, past, and future states of the atmosphere
- make isopleth surface weather maps, watch the release of a weather balloon, and examine the returning data
- watch a live broadcast and take a video copy home to share with your family, friends, fellow science students, and teachers
Other Experiences:
- You will learn about the various facilities and resources in the University Park area that are instrumental in the study and forecasting of the atmosphere.
- You will tour the local National Weather Service office, the Weather World studios, and AccuWeather. You will have a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand how state-of-the-art meteorological equipment can be used to improve weather forecasting.
Finally, you will get a glimpse of the various careers associated with meteorology. By the end of the camp you will have an appreciation for the wonders, complexity, and beauty of the atmosphere, and for people who have chosen careers in meteorology.
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