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National Weather Association
Annual ConferenceMonday, October 17th,
2011Nancy Prater
Alabama Power Company
Science Suitcase
Hands-on activity kit
• Materials• Instructions• Teacher Guide
Science Suitcase
Hands-on activity kit• Available from
Alabama Power to public, private and parochial schools
• Over 300 Suitcases
Weather WiseGrades 3-6Students learn about different types of clouds and experiment with forecasting. They measure rainfall, surface wind speed and air temperature and explore humidity and dew point.
ACOS:S: 3rd- 12; 4th- 8; 6th- 1, 2
Delta Nutshells
Air/WeatherGrades 1-2Explore the natural world by using simple tools to observe and monitor change. Build devices that use moving air to function, including balloon rockets, kites, and whirligigs.
ACOS:S: 1st- 1, 2, 3, 8, 11; 2nd- 1, 4, 9, 10, 11; 3rd- 12
Delta FOSS
Forecasting WeatherGrades 5-6Students construct devices to measure local weather, set up group weather stations, and then use the data to forecast upcoming weather.
ACOS:S: 6th- 1, 3
Delta Science
Program Details
How long can you keep the material?
These interactive science kits, VHS tapes, DVDs and books can be checked out for a two to four-week period
Program Details
How are they distributed?
Science Suitcases will be shipped to the Alabama Power customer service office nearest you for pickup
Welcome to the Water Course
Tour the Water CourseAdmission is FREE
1. First, There Was Water2. Waste Not, Want Not3. Water Course One4. River Critters5. Who Does What6. Message In the Bottle7. Mitchell Dam Tour8. Renew Our Rivers9. Water Whys, The Game Show10.Red Cockaded Woodpecker
• FREE electrical safety program• Ideal for 4th graders & up
•Endorsed by the Alabama Board of Education
• Teachers and students receive free educational materials after presentation
• Presented by Alabama Power employees
•Any date/time best for the teacher
Online Resources
Please visit our web site:
http://alabamapower.com/education
Complete list of suitcases, videos & books
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