DEC.7,2022—  Third graders at Pal-Mac Intermediate School welcomed a very special guest Wednesday morning, News 8 (WROC-CBS) meteorologist James Gilbert.

Gilbert spoke to six classes of students virtually through Google Meet as a fun way to learn about weather first-hand.

Third-grade teacher Mrs. Wertz says the idea came up as students are currently learning about weather in their science classes.

Students listened to Gilbert talk about what meteorology is , how he became a meteorologist, the tools he uses to predict forecasts, and much more! He even gave students a quick tour of the green screen and some of the equipment he uses. 

Each classroom had the chance to each ask Gilbert a couple of questions like:  What makes thunder?  How does the water cycle keep changing? How do rainbows form? What made you want to become a meteorologist? 

"This was such a fun and interactive way to learn first hand about weather!" Wertz said.