On Wednesday, Meteorologist Alex O'Brien visited the Falcon Aerolab to talk about weather and how it relates to aviation.
They learned about the types of weather patterns that creates hazards to aviation, including thunderstorms, hurricanes, turbulence, icing, and low visibility. They conducted a fun experiment with a hairdryer and ping pong balls to mimic hail in a thunderstorm.
For more information on how to have First Alert 5 in your classroom, email alex.obrien@koaa.com.
For the young scientists and artists in your family, download the First Alert 5 Storm Safe coloring book.
Download: First Alert 5 Storm Safe