The Weather Contest of the Century
Pamela
Ok, this is an awesome educational experience which was sent by one
of our FIELD TRIPS!!! families who works with the FAA (and are moving
soon, grrrr, you WILL be missed!!!). Due to the fact that the
website specified that all educators had to be affiliated with
an "accredited" school, I became immediately concerned. I emailed
the contest coordinators and received a prompt reply. HOME EDUCATORS
across the country are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to enter this
educational experience. Here is the response I received, and
following is the actual email describing all the ins and outs of how
TEACHERS SIGN UP YOUR STUDENTS NOW FOR THE WEATHER CONTEST OF THE
CENTURY!
Hi, Pamela....
While designed with classroom teachers in mind, homeschool educators
are
absolutely welcome to register and participate in the program.
Since we are interested in tracking the number of locations where the
program
is implemented, we would prefer that each homeschool educator
register
individually.
For school name, just enter "homeschool" and for type of school,
select "other" from the dropdown menu.
Thanks for your interest in the 2003 Flight Forecast program!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Karen Elinich
This sounds like an awesome educational experience. This was sent to
all
FAA employees (of which my husband is one) He has been working their
since
September 25, and really likes the job. K Farmer
Subject: COF--The weather contest of the century!
Please distribute to all employees.
If educators happen to be on your acquaintance's list, please share
this
information about the weather contest of the century. This message
was prepared by The U. S. Centennial Of Flight Commission and has
been
submitted by Stephanie Webb, Regional AVED Outreach Program Manager,
816-329-2420. For any questions regarding the contest, Contact:
Julie
Breissinger (804.675.8167), Christian Markow (804.675.8153)
TEACHERS SIGN UP YOUR STUDENTS NOW FOR THE WEATHER CONTEST OF THE
CENTURY!
Students Forecasting Weather for Dec. 17th Flight Re-creation at Kill
Devil Hills, NC
Contact: Julie Breissinger (804.675.8167), Christian Markow
(804.675.8153)
WHAT:
Starting September 25, students in grades K-12 are being challenged
to predict what the weather conditions at Kill Devil Hills, N.C.,
will be on Dec. 17, 2003, the 100th anniversary of the Wright
brothers first powered flight. On that day, man will attempt to
recreate that first flight in the most accuratereproduction of the
1903 flyer ever built.
WHO:
The 2003 Flight Forecast program is a national contest developed by
the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission and The Franklin Institute
Science Museum. It provides teachers with fun and interactive
activities and historical weather data that students can analyze as a
basis for predicting the weather at Wright Brothers National Memorial
on Dec. 17, 2003. All of the activities align with the National
Science Education Standards, the National Principles and Standards
for School Mathematics, or some combination of both.
WHY:
Media around the world will be covering the attempt to re-create the
first flight. This contest gives students a once-in-a-lifetime chance
to be part of history. Additionally, the event gives students an
exciting way to apply and learn theories of
mathematics and science to a real-life situation.
HOW:
Teachers are asked to go online to www.centennialofflight.gov to
register their classes between September 25 and November 3 to
participate in the program. Once on the Web site, teachers will also
find activities and information to help their students explore
aviation and meteorology.
MORE DETAILS: Forecasts will be collected in three grade groupings,
K-4, 5-8 and 9-12, with the complexity of the forecast increasing at
the higher grade levels. Forecasts must be submitted online no later
than Nov. 17, 2003, and prizes will be awarded for the most accurate
forecasters within each grade group.
The 2003 Flight Forecast program is a part of the national Centennial
of Flight: Born of Dreams Inspired by Freedom campaign coordinated by
the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission in honor of the 100th
anniversary of the Wright brothers' first powered flight. Additiona;
educational materials and resources related to the history of flight
are available at www.centennialofflight.gov/user/edu.htm. Teacher
questions about the 2003 Flight Forecast program can be sent to:
forecast@....
The U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission was created by Congress to
expand national and international interest in the commemoration of
the centennial of powered flight. The Commission is coordinating a
national outreach campaign and advising
the President, Congress and federal agencies on the most effective
ways to encourage and promote national and international
participation in 2003. Its members include the director of the
National Air and Space Museum, the administrators of NASA and the
FAA, the presidents of the Experimental Aircraft Association and
First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina, and the
chairman of Inventing Flight: Dayton 2003.
of our FIELD TRIPS!!! families who works with the FAA (and are moving
soon, grrrr, you WILL be missed!!!). Due to the fact that the
website specified that all educators had to be affiliated with
an "accredited" school, I became immediately concerned. I emailed
the contest coordinators and received a prompt reply. HOME EDUCATORS
across the country are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to enter this
educational experience. Here is the response I received, and
following is the actual email describing all the ins and outs of how
TEACHERS SIGN UP YOUR STUDENTS NOW FOR THE WEATHER CONTEST OF THE
CENTURY!
Hi, Pamela....
While designed with classroom teachers in mind, homeschool educators
are
absolutely welcome to register and participate in the program.
Since we are interested in tracking the number of locations where the
program
is implemented, we would prefer that each homeschool educator
register
individually.
For school name, just enter "homeschool" and for type of school,
select "other" from the dropdown menu.
Thanks for your interest in the 2003 Flight Forecast program!
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Karen Elinich
This sounds like an awesome educational experience. This was sent to
all
FAA employees (of which my husband is one) He has been working their
since
September 25, and really likes the job. K Farmer
Subject: COF--The weather contest of the century!
Please distribute to all employees.
If educators happen to be on your acquaintance's list, please share
this
information about the weather contest of the century. This message
was prepared by The U. S. Centennial Of Flight Commission and has
been
submitted by Stephanie Webb, Regional AVED Outreach Program Manager,
816-329-2420. For any questions regarding the contest, Contact:
Julie
Breissinger (804.675.8167), Christian Markow (804.675.8153)
TEACHERS SIGN UP YOUR STUDENTS NOW FOR THE WEATHER CONTEST OF THE
CENTURY!
Students Forecasting Weather for Dec. 17th Flight Re-creation at Kill
Devil Hills, NC
Contact: Julie Breissinger (804.675.8167), Christian Markow
(804.675.8153)
WHAT:
Starting September 25, students in grades K-12 are being challenged
to predict what the weather conditions at Kill Devil Hills, N.C.,
will be on Dec. 17, 2003, the 100th anniversary of the Wright
brothers first powered flight. On that day, man will attempt to
recreate that first flight in the most accuratereproduction of the
1903 flyer ever built.
WHO:
The 2003 Flight Forecast program is a national contest developed by
the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission and The Franklin Institute
Science Museum. It provides teachers with fun and interactive
activities and historical weather data that students can analyze as a
basis for predicting the weather at Wright Brothers National Memorial
on Dec. 17, 2003. All of the activities align with the National
Science Education Standards, the National Principles and Standards
for School Mathematics, or some combination of both.
WHY:
Media around the world will be covering the attempt to re-create the
first flight. This contest gives students a once-in-a-lifetime chance
to be part of history. Additionally, the event gives students an
exciting way to apply and learn theories of
mathematics and science to a real-life situation.
HOW:
Teachers are asked to go online to www.centennialofflight.gov to
register their classes between September 25 and November 3 to
participate in the program. Once on the Web site, teachers will also
find activities and information to help their students explore
aviation and meteorology.
MORE DETAILS: Forecasts will be collected in three grade groupings,
K-4, 5-8 and 9-12, with the complexity of the forecast increasing at
the higher grade levels. Forecasts must be submitted online no later
than Nov. 17, 2003, and prizes will be awarded for the most accurate
forecasters within each grade group.
The 2003 Flight Forecast program is a part of the national Centennial
of Flight: Born of Dreams Inspired by Freedom campaign coordinated by
the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission in honor of the 100th
anniversary of the Wright brothers' first powered flight. Additiona;
educational materials and resources related to the history of flight
are available at www.centennialofflight.gov/user/edu.htm. Teacher
questions about the 2003 Flight Forecast program can be sent to:
forecast@....
The U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission was created by Congress to
expand national and international interest in the commemoration of
the centennial of powered flight. The Commission is coordinating a
national outreach campaign and advising
the President, Congress and federal agencies on the most effective
ways to encourage and promote national and international
participation in 2003. Its members include the director of the
National Air and Space Museum, the administrators of NASA and the
FAA, the presidents of the Experimental Aircraft Association and
First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina, and the
chairman of Inventing Flight: Dayton 2003.