Let’s celebrate Earth Day with the Air Force! What’s the difference between meteorology and climatology? The Air and Space STEM Office will be joined by a member of the US Air Force at Altus Air Force Base to learn the difference. Changes made across the global are leading to elevated levels of warming. They’ll discuss how monitoring weather and climate impact the Air Force today and in the future.
Key Questions
What is the difference between meteorology and climatology?
Why are weather and climate important to the Air Force?
What careers in the Air Force are available to someone interested in climate science?
Expected Outcomes
Students will learn why understanding weather and climate are important to the Air Force.
Students will be able to describe the differences between weather and climate.
Students will gain awareness of career opportunities in the Air Force.
Grade level: elementary school