Over the past several months I have been
developing a site on the internet where
students can go
to learn about science, photography, and the
weather in a safe, fun, and exciting
environment.
“AccuKidz” is the result of these efforts
and is online as a part of
AccuWeather.com Everything on
AccuKidz is advertiser supported,
therefore there is no cost to participate in
the website!
I am inviting students in the homeschooling
community to form WeatherTeams on AccuKidz.
A team
can have as little as one member. Each
WeatherTeam is given a web page and they can
upload
photos they have taken, videos of local
interest or even of anything that interests
the Team. Other
WeatherTeams members come to the site, rate
the photos and comment on them, building
excitement among the teams. Each Team has an
area where they can post weather
information,
news,
whatever is going on with their Team and
where they live. Teams also can keep in
touch with
each
other on the fully moderated AccuKidz
Forum. AccuWeather meteorologists will be
posting
educational blogs, youth spokesperson videos
are being filmed, and our first coloring
contest has
just begun. All web site submissions,
including comments, photos, videos and forum
posts are
moderated to keep it safe for
students. Nothing appears on the site
without being approved first.
The project has begun in the USA but we are
inviting students from other nations to
participate as
well. This will allow interaction with
students of other countries and will provide
a unique learning
experience for all involved. We also are
inviting military families to participate as
a way to keep in
touch with other students and each other.
WeatherTeams may upload as many photos and
videos as they would like. There are no
bandwidth
limitations
and AccuWeather’s servers are closely
monitored.
AccuKidz WeatherTeams may choose any Team
name they like. They do not need to post
their
photosor
use their own names. You do not need to
purchase anything to make or join a Weather
Club, it is totally free.
My intention is to gain excitement for the
website and to help students from around the
world learn
about each other and the worlds they live
in. If you have any questions or
suggestions please email
me
at
AccuKidz@AccuWeather.com
