Grade Level(s):  4 - 12

Program Length:  45 minutes

Program Description:
Students will be blown away by this look at the fascinating world of weather as they are placed inside a thunderstorm, swept into a tornado and whisked upwards for a view from space of dynamic weather. Students will explore the Water Cycle, how storms develop, and learn safety tips about lightning and tornadoes. The show is narrated by the WDIV-4 Big Picture Weather Team and includes video appearances by Chuck Gaidica and other team members.

Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Identify the steps in the water cycle;
2. Identify the types of clouds.
3. Explain the reason for the seasons, and how it impacts our weather;
4. Understand safety rules to protect themselves from dangerous weather.
5. Understand how weather satellites and ground-based radar help track dangerous weather.

The Detroit Science Center and the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium are dedicated to assisting all educators in building and utilizing curricula based on the above-mention standards and benchmarks. Each of our shows for school groups keeps you and your students needs in mind. For BLOWN AWAY, the Standards & Benchmarks addressed include:

Elementary School:
Matter & Energy IV. 1-1,1-3-5, 2-1, 3-1,2
Hydrosphere V. 2 1-3
Atmosphere and Weather V 3 1-3
Solar System, Galaxy and Universe V. 4-1,2

Middle School:
Matter & Energy IV. 1-1,1-3-5, 2-1, 3-1,2
Hydrosphere V. 2 1-3
Atmosphere and Weather V 3 1-3
Waves & Vibrations IV. 4-4
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-2,3

High School:
Matter & Energy IV. 1-1,1-3-5, 2-1, 3-1,2
Hydrosphere V. 2 1-3
Atmosphere and Weather V 3 1-3
Waves & Vibrations IV. 4-4
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-2,3