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National Weather Association Annual Conference Monday, October 17 th , 2011. Nancy Prater Alabama Power Company. Science Suitcase. Hands-on activity kit Materials Instructions Teacher Guide. Science Suitcase. Hands-on activity kit
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National Weather AssociationAnnual ConferenceMonday, October 17th, 2011 Nancy 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
Delta Nutshells Weather WiseGrades 3-6 Students 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 FOSS Air/WeatherGrades 1-2 Explore 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 Science Forecasting WeatherGrades 5-6 Students 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
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
Tour the Water Course Admission is FREE First, There Was Water Waste Not, Want Not Water Course One River Critters Who Does What Message In the Bottle Mitchell Dam Tour Renew Our Rivers Water Whys, The Game Show 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
Kim Savage Public Safety Program Manager (205) 257-1201 kssavage@southernco.com (800) 806-SAFE (7233)
Online Resources Please visit our web site: http://alabamapower.com/education Complete list of suitcases, videos & books
More Information Alabama Power (800) 280-4442
More Information Nancy Prater Education Program Manager (205) 280-4441 ncprater@southernco.com