Weather Watchers: Clouds Workshop

Weather Watchers: Can Clouds Help Us Predict the Weather? 

Step into the role of a young meteorologist in our 2-hour Weather Watchers Workshop, where science meets the sky! In this hands-on, inquiry-based session, students will use the Scientific Method to explore the theory: Can we predict the weather by observing clouds? Through observation, hypothesis, data collection, and analysis, they’ll learn how cloud types relate to changing weather patterns—and whether they can make accurate forecasts based on what they see in the sky.

Students will practice identifying common cloud types, explore the conditions that create them, and conduct real-time experiments and simulations to test their predictions. This workshop fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific observation, all while helping students see the world around them through a new lens.

What to Expect:

• Learn to identify and classify different types of clouds

• Explore how clouds form and what they reveal about upcoming weather

• Use the Scientific Method to form hypotheses and test weather predictions

• Collect and analyze observational data like real meteorologists

• Strengthen skills in scientific reasoning, pattern recognition, and critical thinking

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 2 hours

• Date: Tuesday May 13th 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

• Location: Edison Kids Innovation Center, 9300 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221

• Cost: $40.00 all materials included

Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this workshop blends earth science with hands-on exploration in a fun and engaging way. Register today and let your child discover how the sky can be a natural weather lab!