- Grade Levels:
- 5-12
- Length:
- 20 minutes
- Taping Rights:
- Unlimited
- MARC Record:
- Downloadable
- Web Site:
- KET Online
- Teaching Materials:
- See Below
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This 2004 KET production takes students inside the Louisville office of the weather service, one of three regional offices serving Kentucky, for a behind-the-scenes look at the science of forecasting the weather.
Topics covered during the tour include
- the mission of the National Weather Service.
- the professionals who work there, including meteorologists, hydrologists, electronic and computer technicians, and program managers.
- different types of weather forecasting.
- equipment and technology used to predict and track weather systems, including automated data collection, Doppler radar, and satellites.
- how forecast information gets to other government and business entities and to the public through an automated weather radio service and commercial radio and television.
- how to stay safe during a weather emergency.
- the role of volunteers in helping the National Weather Service monitor weather across the state.
Program of Studies:
Physical Science: Motion and Forces
Practical Living/Vocational Studies: Career Awareness, Exploration, Planning
Health Eduation: Safety
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