Storm clouds were formed in a Menands third grade classroom on Monday, but the only thunder that could be heard was the rumbles of applause and shouts of awe as students reacted to an experiment conducted by WNYT news channel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback.
Students in Stephanie Stanton’s and Jennifer Houbre’s classes started their school week with a presentation by the meteorologist as they continued their scientific learning about weather.
Kisselback spoke about a variety of topics, ranging from why he became interested in weather (he had an uncle struck by lightning) to how he became a meteorologist and where his career has taken him.
Students asked questions ranging from what is the most severe type of weather we experience in the Capital Region to why did he choose his career path and if he is famous.
The Cohoes native then dazzled the third-grade students with an experiment of creating and dissipating a cloud in a bottle.
Students said Kisselback’s presentation was enlightening.
“I really liked his presentation because he gave us a lot of details and showed up a lot of neat things,” said Evelyn Leibach.
“I was really curious about why they chose all the different weather maps and I learned all of their uses and I really liked that,” added classmate Zaria Leguillou.
