Outreach Education Programs
All classroom presentations have the following guidelines:
Time: 1 class period (45 to 60 minutes)
Participants: up to 30
Program Fees
Program Request Form
Observing Our Weather
This interactive, hands-on program is a general look at where weather comes from, and how observations form the basis of all forecasts. Through demonstrations and video footage explore the highest peak of the Northeast and find out how the Mount Washington Observers work in some of the World's Worst Weather.
The Classroom Observatory
This program focuses on the weather observation: how we break weather into different components and measure them. Students will learn how to use the instruments, then go out and take their own observations. We will also look at why forecasts couldn't be made without observations.
The Wonder of Thunder
Lightning is an amazing force, and vital to the planet. Learn how lightning happens, and how to be safe if a thunderstorm threatens. A 500,000 volt Van de Graaf generator will deomonstrate right in your classroom why we say, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!"
Let's go Camp-In
Too cold for camping out? Well then come on over to Mount Washington Observatory's Weather Discovery Center where you can Camp-In. It may be well below zero at the summit of Mount Washington, but rest assure when it is warm and toasty in the Weather Discovery Center. Click here for more information.
A Special Scientist
Can't schedule the WeatherMobile? The Outreach folks have produced a documentary on what Meteorologists and other weather folk do. This 54 minute video is available for loan.
Videoconferencing
Does your school or a facility near you have videoconferencing ability? Don't forget to ask about the possibility of connecting "live" to the Observers on staff at the highest peak of the Northeast.
For More Information
To set up a program, contact an Observatory Outreach Educator by calling (800) 706-0432 x225 or by clicking here.