KAAL’s Blaise Keller was among three meteorologists from the TV station who came to present a weather lab to students of Hawthorne Elementary School on Thursday in the school’s gymnasium. He was joined by Jim Peterson and Chris Kubal, who each took turns discussing how to be safe during adverse weather and did some simple science experiences with them. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

Blaise Keller, KAAL meteorologist, makes sure all students at Hawthorne Elementary School have a chance to see a tornado simulation he and his team did during an assembly Thursday. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

KAAL meteorologist Blaise Keller prepares to lead students through an experiment of density to see if their predictions would be right about whether Diet Coke was more likely to float than Wild Cherry Pepsi. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune

Chris Kuball holds the microphone as Jim Peterson leads Hawthorne students through an experiment to see what is more dense — dyed water or oil — and sees if stirring the mixture will have any effect on the results. - Kelly Wassenberg/Albert Lea Tribune