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TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST
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Bay News 9 Project Weather
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Weather can be mysterious, exciting and sometimes dangerous.  That’s why Bay News 9 created Project Weather to help provide kids with the information they need to stay safe.  Project Weather is made up of interactive educational resources to help prepare students for the future.

Students will need skills in science, technology, engineering or math for 80% of jobs in the next 10 years.  Therefore, educating kids about weather sciences is the perfect subject for the Bay News 9 Weather Experts!  Bay News 9, exclusively on 

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Project Weather Scholarship Contest
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The Project Weather Scholarship Contest is a one-time award of $1,000 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 2012 winners are: Morgan Metzger of Citrus High School in Citrus County; Justin Cotto of Nature Coast Technical High School in Hernando County; Jacqueline Higgins of Wharton High School in Hillsborough County; Ashley Ogedegbe of Manatee High School in Manatee County; Alexandra Pierovich of Land O'Lakes High School in Pasco County; Erin Moore of East Lake High School in Pinellas County and Taryn Renz of George Jenkins High School in Polk County.

For 2012 Project Weather Scholarship Contest:

Watch for 2013 forms and rules in the Fall.

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Get the latest weather from around Florida.

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Teacher, Student and Scout Resources
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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.  Also check out Cable in the Classroom supported by our parent company Bright House Networks.

Periodically check back on the Project Weather page for new information.

Museums and Science Centers
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Explorations V Children's Museum

Explorations V Children's Museum in Lakeland is home to a replica of a working TV news station. Complete with anchor desk, weather maps and camera, children can put on a Bay News 9 blazer and re-enact severe weather news situations.

Brought to the museum by Bay News 9/Bright House Networks, the exhibit provides hands-on learning for children and their families.

  • Home school program
  • National Blue Star Museum - Active military personnel and their families receive free admission from May 31-September 5.

 

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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.

Now storm enthusiasts can feel the power of a hurricane in the new hurricane simulator.  A one-minute ride only costs $2.

The museum is located at 1925 Fourth Street North. Call 727-821-8992.

 

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Science Center of Pinellas County

The Science and Technology Education Innovation Center formerly known as 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.

 

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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

The exhibit is a perfect learning experience for school field trips or scout groups. Schedule a group experience by calling 813-987-6100.

 

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Glazer Children's Museum

Bay News 9 Rain or Shine!

The Glazer Children's Museum in downtown Tampa is a fun-filled learning adventure.  The mission of the museum is to create learning environments where children play, discover and connect to the world around them to develop as lifelong learners and leaders.

The Bay News 9 Rain or Shine exhibit does just that.  Kids can make it rain, lightning and thunder while learning about weather and the water cycle. 

The museum is located at 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa.  Hourly parking is available in the Poe Garage at Ashley and Cass Streets.  The museum can be reached at 813-443-3861.

 

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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.

Weather Videos
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Watch educational weather videos produced by the Bay News 9 Weather Experts.

School News

Does your school produce a morning news program?  You can have a professional look by using one of the Bay News 9 school news backgrounds provided here.

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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.

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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?

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.

Project Weather on Bay News 9 On Demand on Channel 342.

Family Safety

Bay News 9 produced a safety video relating to hurricanes, lightning and severe weather.

The video is used by Fire & Rescue Departments throughout our seven county viewing area.  Many agencies take their safety programs to schools and community events to help educate children about both fire and severe weather safety.

For more information, call 727-329-2300.

Free Posters
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A limited number of Bay News 9 Project Weather posters are available for teachers to hang in the classroom. 

The posters come in sets of five:  hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, floods and snow storms. 

Bay News 9 Tampa Bay viewers can call 727-329-2300 to request a set while supplies last.

Hurricane Guide

Bay News 9's partner, the Tampa Bay Times, will put out its 2012 Hurricane Guide, filled with information to keep you safe during a storm, on Sunday, May 20th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Science Kits
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Bay News 9 has been distributing their science kits to public school 6th grade science teachers in the Tampa Bay area for six years (some counties chose to receive them in a different grade). Filled with various education and interactive science activities, the Bay News 9 Project Weather Science Kits are a big hit. 

Private school teachers and home schoolers in the Bay News 9 (Tampa Bay) viewing area can call 727-329-2300 to get a free kit while supplies last.

The reusable tote bag Science Kits include:

  • The Severe Weather Test video
  • Severe Weather Test worksheet
  • Laminated hurricane tracking charts
  • Weather bookmarks/rulers
  • Additional weather-related handouts
Activity Books
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The Project Weather Activity Books are great for preschool and elementary age children.

 

We developed and updated 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 Bay News 9 Tampa Bay viewers can call Bay News 9 at 727-329-2300 to receive yours free.

 

Newspaper in Education
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The new 2011/2012 edition of the Newspaper in Education insert includes lots of weather information, educational projects and experiments. 

This piece, done in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times, is appropriate for elementary school age children. 

If you missed yours in the Sunday, Nov. 27 edition of theTampa Bay Times, Bay News 9 Tampa Bay viewers can request a copy while supplies last by calling 727-329-2300.

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