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Weather: Wind, Water,
& Temperature
A Museum of Science Traveling Program
Description
Weather: Wind, Water &
Temperature is a 60-
minute presentation
packed with innovative,
exciting demonstrations
that model challenging
meteorological concepts.
Needs
We bring all materials
and equipment, including
a video projector and
screen. Access to 110-
volt electricity is required.
Space Requirements
The program can be presented in assembly-
suitable spaces like gyms, multipurpose rooms,
cafeterias, and auditoriums.
Goals: Seasons
This demonstration
models how the Earth’s
orbit and axial tilt affect
how different regions are
seasonally heated.
Goals: Albedo
Volunteers in black and
white jackets are blasted
with light to show the
effects of light and dark
surfaces on radiative
heating.
Goals: Land and Water
The different rates of
heating and cooling over
land and water are
quantifiably shown.
Goals: Air Pressure
A student-powered
cannon demonstrates the
power of high-pressure air
to move a missile…
Finale
In the last demonstration,
a cloud is created in a
high-pressure chamber
using the pumping power
of volunteers.
Additional Content
In addition to these core
goals, other concepts are
taught with a variety of
additional demonstrations.
Program Details
• Can only be booked for
school groups.
• Appropriate for third,
fourth, or fifth grade
students studying
weather.
• No introductory mixed
grade program currently
available.
Program Details
• Capacity is eight classes
(200 students) per
session.
• Up to two consecutive
sessions can be taught
per day.
2016 – 2017 Prices
Modest mileage fees are charged for sites more than 30 miles away.
Sessions per Day Price
1 Session $525
2 Sessions $900
For information/reservations:
mos.org/travelingprograms
617-589-0354
Weather: Wind, Water,
& Temperature
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