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Project Weather
Weather can be mysterious, exciting, and sometime dangerous. That’s why Bay News 9 has created Project Weather.
Educating kids about weather sciences is the perfect subject for the Bay News 9 Weather Experts!
Join Bay News 9, along with area teachers and parents, in educating kids about weather!
School news graphic backgrounds
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.
We've also included Pinpoint Doppler 9000 Radar and the Seven Day Forecast for your weather reports.
This is just one more way that Bay News 9 is your news channel, serving your community.
Activity Books
The Project Weather Activity Books take common weather-related questions and turn them into fun, educational puzzles for kids.
- Fun
- Interactive
- Educational
Science Kits
Filled with various education and interactive science activities, the Bay News 9 Project Weather Science Kits were a big hit with local science teachers.
- The Severe Weather Test video
- Severe Weather Test worksheet
- Laminated hurricane tracking chart
- Weather Expert bookmarks
- Additional weather-related handouts
"My students are just beginning our weather unit. Your gift could not have arrived at a better time!"
John Hopkins Middle School, Pinellas County
"Thank you so much for the School Weather Kit. It was a great resource."
Pine View Middle School, Pasco County
Teacher Resources and Home School
- School News Graphic Backgrounds
- Hurricane Tracking Chart
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for students)
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for teachers)
- Disaster Supply Kit Information
- Owlie Skywarn's Hurricanes
- Owlie Skywarn's Tornadoes
- Owlie Skywarn's Lightning
- Owlie Skywarn's Floods
- Thunderstorms
- Tornado Safety Part 1
- Tornado Safety Part 2
- Tornado Safety Part 3
- Cable in the Classroom
- Weather Games
Explorations V Children's Museum
- Lights
- Camera
- Learn
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 Ramona at (727) 329-2300.
Polk Community College
Bay News 9 worked with the Collegiate High School at Polk Community College, which produced a hurricane calendar and DVD for new homeowners.
Students interviewed Bay News 9 meteorologist Josh Linker and evening news anchor Leigh Moody on the DVD and used information gathered when putting together the calendar.
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.
Science Center of Pinellas County
The Science Center is committed to bringing quality hands-on science education to area students. Part of that commitment can be seen in the outstanding teaching faculty who have decades of teaching experience.
Classroom programs are aligned with the Sunshine State Standards making the K-12 programs 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 a huge hurricane tracking chart and cloud chart. Bay News 9 meteorologists periodically assist in teaching weather classes at the Science Center in St. Petersburg. To scheduled a field trip call 727-384-0027.
The Science Center is a great learning experience with their 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!
Manatee County Hurricane Expo
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Manatee Civic Center
Join Bay News 9 meteorologist Josh Linker at the Manatee Hurricane Expo. Josh will be able to answer your weather related questions. Plus you'll get a free hurricane guide, tracking chart and kids get a Project Weather activity book. Manatee County, The Herald and Bay News 9 are proud to bring you this valuable information.
Polk County Hurricane Expo
Date: Saturday, June 7th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Winter Haven
The Orange Dome at the Chain O' Lakes comlex in Winter Haven is the place to be for all of your hurricane information. Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist, and Weather Expert, Mike Clay will be there to answer your hurricane questions. Bay News 9 will be handing out laminated hurricane tracking charts and Project Weather activity books for the kids.
This year's expo will include disaster preparedness seminars, power tool safety demonstrations, children's activities, exhibits, area experts, concessions and much more!
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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
Severe Weather Question Of The Month
Bay News 9 meteorologist Josh Linker educates you about what Vipir is. He'll also:
- Tell you how Vipir is used to determine the severity of a storm
- Explain high-resolution background mapping
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.
Newspapers in Education
Bay News 9 Project Weather teamed up with the St. Petersburg Times Newspapers in Education to create an insert with information and activities about weather.
Call 727-329-2300 for your copy. You'll find information about clouds, the hydrologic cycle of life, storms, rain and more. Plus there are weather experiments, a hurricane tracking chart and lots of weather related activities to do using the St. Petersburg Times. Don't miss it!
Citrus County Hurricane Expo
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Crystal River Armory
Bay News 9 will help you prepare for the 2008 hurricane season. Join us at the Citrus County All Hazards Expo at its new location. We will have hurricane tracking charts and Project Weather Activity Books for the kids. Plus you can meet meteorologist Josh Linker and ask your weather-related questions.
Pinellas Hurricane Expo
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Largo Cultural Center
Make sure you're prepared for the 2008 hurricane season. Get answers to your weather questions from Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay and get your free hurricane tracking chart, plus a Project Weather Activity Book for the kids. Gather information from:
- Bay News 9
- Pinellas County Utilities
- Pinellas County Planning
- Pinellas County Department of Consumer Affairs
- City of Largo Fire and Rescue
- Pinellas Animal Services
- American Red Cross
- Commercial Vendors
South Tampa Hurricane Expo
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tampa Women's Club
Bay News 9 meteorologist Brian McClure will be at the South Tampa Hurricane Expo to answer your weather related questions. Get your free hurricane tracking chart, hurricane guide and Project Weather Activity Books for the kids.
The Tampa Women's Club is located at Bayshore Boulevard and Bay to Bay.
