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What causes hurricanes? What should you do if a tornado is coming? How can you tell how far away lightning is?
- Catch Project Weather on Bay News 9 On Demand on Channel 342.
The Bay News 9's Weather Experts answer those questions and more on our Project Weather special. It's a show for kids, about weather.
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Project Weather Kids Contest
Calling all future meteorologists! 
Bay News 9 wants to see you in action. School age kids send us your 30 to 60 second video of you giving a weather report. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, just show us how you do it.
Every month we'll select one video to air right here on the Project Weather page of BayNews9.com.
Your video will be on Bay News 9, the most popular news website in Tampa Bay.
Plus, you'll win a $40 Target Gift Card, Weather Station, Project Weather activity book, science experiment kit, bookmark, and four tickets to MOSI, where you can experience WeatherQuest sponsored by Bay News 9.
Project Weather Scholarship
The Project Weather Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000.
It is presented to seven high school seniors who excel in science.
The scholarship is granted as a part of Bay News 9's commitment to educating children about science and weather.
The 2009 winners are: Sean Livingston of Crystal River High School in Citrus County; Luke Viramontes of Central High School in Hernando County; Cory Lee of King High School in Hillsborough County; Stephen Suchy of Southeast High School in Manatee County; Alice Chang of Gulf High School in Pasco County; Danielle Rossbach of St. Petersburg High School in Pinellas County and Andrew Hazelton who is home schooled in Polk County.
The Project Weather Scholarship is sponsored by Scottrade.
School news graphic backgrounds
Teachers! Does your school do a morning news show?
Bay News 9 Project Weather has created news backgrounds for your use. These can be opened as a full screen on your computer and then used as the "virtual set" for your show.
Feel free to add the name of your school to the image if you'd like.
Activity Books
The Project Weather Activity Books are great for preschool and elementary age children.
Sometimes severe weather can frighten young children. We developed this activity book to answer common weather-related questions and turn them into fun, educational puzzles for kids. They are given out at hurricane expos and weather related events or you can call Bay News 9 at 727-329-2300.
- Fun
- Interactive
- Educational
Science Kits
Bay News 9 has been distributing their science kits for five years.
Filled with various education and interactive science activities, the Bay News 9 Project Weather Science Kits are a big hit with local science teachers.
- The Severe Weather Test video
- Severe Weather Test worksheet
- Laminated hurricane tracking charts
- Weather bookmarks/rulers
- Additional weather-related handouts
Teacher, Home School and Scouting Resources
- Bay News 9 is your resource for science related educational materials.
- These can be used by public and private school teachers and home schoolers. Even cub scouts and girl scouts can use the resources for badge requirements. Periodically check back on the Project Weather page for new information.
- Science Kit evaluation
- School News Graphic Backgrounds
- Hurricane Tracking Chart
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for students)
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for teachers)
- Clouds
- Water Cycle
- Weather Station
- Global Warming
- Disaster Supply Kit
- La Nina
- El Nino
- How to Read a Weather Map
- How to make a Weather Vane
- Weather Fronts
- Weather Instruments
- Greenhouse Effect
- Acid Rain
- Rainbows
- Thunderstorms
- Cable in the Classroom
- Weather Games
- Hazardous Weather Teacher Planning
Explorations V Children's Museum
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Brought to the museum by Bay News 9/Bright House Networks, the exhibit provides hands-on learning for children and their families.
Complete with anchor desk, weather maps and camera, children can re-enact severe weather news situations.
Studio Tours
Studio tours are given on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Visitors must be at least 9 years old. Groups should have at least six people but no more than 20. To schedule a studio tour or to receive a "Virtual Tour" tape, call (727) 329-2300.
Life Force Cultural Arts Academy
Bay News 9 has a partnership with Life Force Cultural Arts Academy in Clearwater.
Project Weather information is being supplied for the summer camp and after school programs. Kids there receive a Project Weather Activity Book and hurricane tracking charts along with a wall size tracking chart. One of the Bay News 9 meteorologists will speak to the kids during the summer camp about severe weather and answer questions. The kids also come to Bay News 9 for a studio tour.
Science Center of Pinellas County
The Science Center is committed to bringing quality hands-on science education to area students.
Classroom programs are aligned with the Sunshine State Standards making them a valuable learning experience and more than just a fun field trip.
Bay News 9 has partnered with the Science Center and created a Project Weather Classroom. The room has a weather sensor and radar on a very large screen TV, along with cameras. Bay News 9 meteorologists periodically assist in teaching weather classes at the Science Center in St. Petersburg. Teachers and home schoolers: to schedule a field trip call 727-384-0027.
The Science Center is a great learning experience with their hands-on summer camps. Weather 101 is just one of the many different camps available. Included in this camp is a field trip to the Bay News 9 studios and weather center. Book your kids now!
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Bay News 9 WeatherQuest At MOSI
WEATHERQUEST is a heart-pounding, MINDS-ON exhibit within Disasterville at the Museum of Science and Industry.
The exhibit features the Bay News 9 news desk and meteorologist green screen for realistic role-playing situations.
- Play the role of a news reporter
- Experience emergency management
- Identify and solve hazardous situations
Frequently Asked Questions
Bay News 9 meteorologists answer your weather questions. You can also e-mail the weather experts with your own questions.
Family Safety House
Bay News 9 produced a safety video relating to hurricanes, lightning and severe weather.
The video is used in the Winter Haven Fire Safety House and the Polk County Family Safety House. Both agencies take their safety houses to schools and community events to help educate children about both fire and severe weather safety.
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Great Explorations Children's Museum
Bay News 9 Project Weather is now at the Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Petersburg!
Kids can play with a weather map and seven-day forecast chart. They can answer weather related questions that will also challenge their spelling. Plus they can put on a Bay News 9 blazer and get in front of the chroma key wall with a script they just created.
The museum is located at 1925 Fourth Street North. Phone 727-821-8992.
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