About the Course

Meteorology: The Math and Science of Weather

Have you ever wondered how tornadoes form, why hurricanes grow so powerful, or what makes El Niño change the weather? In this course, we’ll explore the exciting world of meteorology—the science and math behind weather and climate! Together, we’ll track real storms, measure wind with digital tools, and test our ideas through fun outdoor activities and online discussions. We’ll discover how air pressure, wind, and lightning connect to create tornadoes, and how scientists use special scales to study hurricanes. We’ll also explore big systems like the jet stream and polar vortex to see how they shape our world. By the end of the course, you’ll think like a weather scientist: asking questions, testing ideas, and making sense of the forces that shape Earth’s weather every day.

Time commitment: 2.5-3.5 hours per week (1.5 hours of class time, 1-2 hours of independent work). Course will include 3 sessions over 3 weeks.

Course Overview

About Mini Courses

Taught over 1-3 sessions, these short survey courses are designed to give students the opportunity to sample a topic, engage with a community of advanced learners, and take a course that suits their busy schedule.

This course is

ungraded.

Classes

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Testing and Prerequisites

  Math Verbal
Required Level CTY-Level Not required
Check your eligibility using existing test scores If you do not have existing test scores:

Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.

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Cost and Financial Aid

  • Tuition
    • Varies
  • Application fee
    • Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
    • Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)

CTY Financial Aid Availability for Online Programs

Academic Year 2025-26 (Course start dates July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026): Financial Aid funding is currently available for all eligible students while funding lasts. If interested in applying for financial aid, please select a course with start date of July 1, 2025, or later.

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Course Materials

Please acquire all course materials by the course start date, unless noted as perishable. Items marked as “perishable” should not be acquired until the student needs them in the course. If you have questions about these materials or difficulty locating them, please contact [email protected].
 

Hold Peak Pro Anemometer HP-866B 
(to measure wind velocity and temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit)

(optional) The Weather Channel Infrared Thermometer

Technical Requirements

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.

About Mathematics at CTY

Our online Mathematics courses—spanning elementary through high school curricula—cover a wide range of topics, from algebra and geometry to chess, and cryptology and are guided by expert instructors. You’ll join group sessions with classmates to ensure you stay on track with challenging course content. Whether you’re looking for pure math fun and enrichment, to move up the math ladder and advance your academic standing, or to train for mathematics competitions, there’s a CTY course that’s right for you.

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