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Bringing weather to the classroom

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Some kids had a chance to learn about the weather today, as 13abc meteorologist Geoff Cornish visited two area schools.

After talking to first graders at Custer Elementary School in Monroe Township, Michigan, Geoff then visited a second grade classroom at the Queen of Apostles School in Toledo.

He talked about the seasons, air pressure, different types of precipitation, how a forecast is put together, and severe weather safety.

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