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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!
Project Weather Scholarship
The Project Weather Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000.
It will be 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. Application deadline is January 24th.
School news graphic backgrounds
Teachers! 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 are great for preschool and elementary age children.
They take 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 you can call Bay News 9 at 727-329-2300.
- Fun
- Interactive
- Educational
Science Kits
Bay News 9 has been distributing their science kits for four years.
Filled with various education and interactive science activities, the Bay News 9 Project Weather Science Kits are a big hit with local science teachers.
- The Severe Weather Test video
- Severe Weather Test worksheet
- Laminated hurricane tracking chart
- 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
- 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. Periodically check back on the Project Weather page for new information.
- Science Kit evaluation
- School News Graphic Backgrounds
- Hurricane Tracking Chart
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for students)
- Bay News 9 Weather Worksheets (for teachers)
- Clouds
- Water Cycle
- Weather Station
- Global Warming
- Disaster Supply Kit
- La Nina
- El Nino
- How to Read a Weather Map
- How to make a Weather Vane
- Weather Fronts
- Weather Instruments
- Greenhouse Effect
- Acid Rain
- Rainbows
- 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 (727) 329-2300.
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.
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. Teachers and home schoolers: to schedule 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!
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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
- Answers to frequently asked questions
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.
Newspaper in Education
Bay News 9 Project Weather again teamed up with the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper in Education to create an insert with information and activities about weather.
The 2008 edition came out in the October 11th edition of the St. Pete Times. It is geared toward high school students with information about forecasting, dual polarization, hurricane formation and more. Plus there are weather related activities using the St. Petersburg Times. Teachers, if you missed the edition, you can order the supplement for your students from the St. Pete Times. Call 727-329-2300 for a limited number of issues while supplies last.
Hurricane Disaster Relief
- American Red Cross
The American Red Cross provides shelter, feeding and distribution.
Monetary contributions can be made online.
You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS or your local chapter.
- Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is providing food, shelter, water and spiritial care among other things.
You can donate online, by phone at 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by mail.
