The programs offered on the site last four to eight weeks and are constructed around environmental science themes. Visitors to the site can view the project goals and activities before they enroll in the program. It was designed to be coordinated through the site while also offering local customization by teachers and students at each site. During the program students collected and analyzed data, learned weather concepts, and made predictions on an online newspaper. As an extension, students could investigate weather folklore.
Links allow visitors to view participant feedback and connect to other weather sites.
CD-ROMs that coordinate with the projects can be purchased through the site. Computer uses in education.