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‘Meteorology Mania’ Family Day to explore aspects of weather

Children and adults of all ages can learn about various aspects of weather during the March 16 Family Day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (Metro News Service photo)

Children and adults of all ages can learn about various aspects of weather during the March 16 Family Day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (Metro News Service photo)
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By Amy Rollins
March 8, 2019
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Weather-related science concepts that anyone can explore will be the focus of a “Meteorology Mania” Family Day March 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Activities will include the game “Are You Smarter Than a Fourth Grader, Weather Edition;” demonstrations and other activities about air pressure, density and temperature; a tornado machine and more. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities to learn about what makes weather.

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All activities are free, and no advanced reservations are necessary.

The museum’s Education Division hosts Family Days one Saturday a month (excluding December). These programs are designed for children and adults of all ages and offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Aerospace demonstration stations are located throughout the museum’s galleries to teach fun aerospace principles. Each month features a new theme.

Future Family Days will be:

• April 13 – Kite Tales. Celebrate spring through fun demos and hands-on activities and build and fly your own kite.

• May 18 – Theme TBA. Designed for visitors of all ages and offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy.

• June 15 – Play Ball. Celebrate the beginning of summer by learning about the science behind sports activities.

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world's largest military aviation museum. For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/Family-Day or call the Education Division at 937-255-4646.

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