Outreach Blog

What a storm!  Snow, snow and more snow…and we wouldn’t want it any other way!  Ok, maybe even more snow. 

 Last night the winds in the Mount Washington Valley were certainly howling.  I found myself awake a few times to the powerful sound that rushed through the woods and in between houses.  After realizing that my windows were strong enough to withstand such force I wondered what the winds were like on the summit of Mount Washington.

This morning I found out that the Observatory staff recorded winds gusting over 100 mph.  Indeed, believable.

Ok, so I’ve been slacking on getting this blog updated.  Actually, I haven’t been slacking at all.  The Education staff has been very busy with coordinating in-classroom programs, fieldtrips at our Weather Discovery Center, EduTrips, DayTrips, and our brand spankin’ new distance learning program!  It is up and running!

We are currently in the process of getting more information to you as well as a detailed webpage, but in the meantime here’s some info to tell you more about the distance learning programs we offer, technology required and how to sign up!

Distance Learning Programs

Designed to fit the New Hampshire Frameworks and National Education Standards, our interactive distance learning program offers students a one of a kind opportunity.  Each program lasts about one hour, and may also be adapted to fit your class schedule.

Observing Mount Washington’s Weather
Learn about what data needs to be collected in order for our meteorologist to make a 36-hour outlook.

Fundamentals of Climate
We’ve all heard about the Earth’s climate in the media - newspapers/magazines, movies, radio, etc., but what actually creates climate? 

Life and Work at the Mount Washington Observatory
Hear about it first-hand from an Observatory Meteorologist. 

Customize a program
The staff at the Mount Washington Observatory will help to design a weather program that is right for your class.

 
Program Fees

The fee for a distance learning program is $195 per session with a maximum of 30 students per session.  A second consecutive program is $155 and each additional consecutive program after that is $125.  Multiple day programs are also available.

Technical Requirements

• Polycom, Tandberg, LifeSize, or similar video conferencing equipment that supports H.323 video compression standards
• Internet, Internet2, or ISDN (dial in only) with minimum 384k connection speed.
  

Registration

To register, contact Michelle Cruz, Outreach Coordinator, at (800)706-0432 ext. 225 or outreach@mountwashington.org. 

 
Now go out and go play in the snow!  And, for those of you located in a much warmer climate get out and play anyway!

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