Predicting Weather

Science On a Sphere experience
Immerse your students into an engaging experience utilizing 3-D data visualization on the Science on a Sphere Theater’s 5-foot sphere. Discover the complex interactions and movement of air masses on our interactive globe. Students will collect real-time data on temperature, clouds, pressure, precipitation, and wind to make a weather prediction.
In-person capacity may be limited in compliance with public health guidelines in effect on the day of your visit.
Subjects: Earth Science
Program Type: Science on a Sphere
NYS Standards:
- 3-ESS2-1. Represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.
- 3-ESS2-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the connections between weather and water processes in Earth systems.
- 4-ESS2-2. Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth’s features.
- 5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
- MS-ESS2-4. Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the Sun and the force of gravity.
- MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.
Where is it?
Museum & Science Center
When is it?
Days Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Start Date: 09/20/2021
End Date: 06/24/2022
Program Length: 50 min.
Earliest Start Time: 10am
Who Should Attend?
Grades: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Minimum Attendence: 8
Maximum Attendence: 30
How Much Does It Cost?
- Museum Group Admission: $8 per person; PLUS: $5 additional per person program charge; 1 free adult with every 5 students; RMSC Member Adults free
- In-Person Lunch Fee: $25 per classroom needed, students required to bring bag lunch
Minimum Student Charge: 15 students
How To Book?
Call: 585.697.1942
Reservation Lead Time: At least 3 weeks
Need More Information?
Name: Guest Services
Phone: 585.697.1942