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Homeschool Wednesday – Wind and Weather

October 8 @ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for another morning of hands-on STEM learning at INFINITY Science Center!
Discover how wind and weather shape our atmosphere and the world around us.

Special Guest Presenter: Ryan Mahan, Chief Meteorologist at WXXV

  • Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Admission: $10 per person ( 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. only)
  • Ages: Open to all school-age children

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk on the day of the event. However, lab participation requires advance online registration.

Lab: Engineer a Weather Station

In this lab, students will explore the engineering design process by creating their own weather tools, including:

  • Anemometer to measure wind speed
  • Barometer to track air pressure
  • Wind vane to show wind direction

Using simple materials, participants will design and build their own weather stations to take home and use for recording observations.

  • Lab Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Cost: $7.00 non-refundable supply and lab fee (in addition to admission)
  • Ages: 12–17 only
  • Capacity: Limited to 20 students

Lab Registration! 

 

 

Details

Organizer

  • Donna Torres
  • Phone 228-533-9025 EXT. 323
  • Email dtorres@visitinfinity.com

Venue

  • INFINITY Science Center