On Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:11:16 -0800 (PST), Scott W
wrote:


I haven't agreed yet and am unsure if I have the authority to talk
about the subject - though I think they are looking for an amateur to
try and portray what sparked his interest in the subject - and
hopefully get kids interested too. Anyone on here done something
similar - tips gratefully received.

I'm in the trade as it were. To promote some education after your
visit stick to some basics:

how they can measure wind speed by observations ( the old Beaufort
that refers to chimney smoke, umbrellas etc) (pictures are easy)

And have a scale of temperature with appropriate arrows showing
hottest temp ever recorded in UK, lowest, average for their area for
December (or winter) and ditto for summer. Basic terms like cool,
mild, hot

how they can measure rainfall.

perhaps three common cloud types

See what the school has in equipment

ask whether your talk will lead to a daily chart etc

Plenty of variation within time constraint.

Allow time for pupils to see and handle props.

Always tempting to pack more in than you need.

Hope that helps

R

Hilton