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Worksheet
Curated OER

Weather Folklore

For Students 7th - 10th
In this weather worksheet, students decode the given "weather lore" using the code provided. Students must decode 7 different statements.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do Clouds Affect Radiative Energy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students graph the upwelling and downwelling of shortwave radiation. They create a data table with the information. Students compute the Watts per square meter. They discuss their results and whether or not cloud type affects daily...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Cloud In The Hand

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils investigate the scientific concept of forming clouds. The use simple materials to simulate the formation. This creates a powerful visual for students to make cognitive connections. They make observations and record them in a lab...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather: Clouds

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover how clouds are formed and how they affect weather. After being read a book, they place air into a Ziploc bag and place it in the freezer. They discuss the results and take a walk outside to observe real clouds.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientific Literacy - Lightning

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how radar can be used to determine the lightning potential of a cloud. Several readings are provided about the research conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli. The scientific material is summarized in this instructional activity.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clouds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the characteristics of clouds, their formation, symbols used in their identification, and the relationship of clouds to weather. The lesson plan focuses on how they are formed and their classification.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cloud Formation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students engage in a lab which reinforces the concepts of condensation, dew point, humidity, pressure, and the process of cloud formation. After the lab, students answer questions about cloud formation imbedded in the plan.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cruising Through Clouds

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to information presented about clouds. Then students determine the three main types of clouds, and how they are alike and different. They draw cirrus, stratus and cumulus clouds.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clouds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to identify cloud types by observing clouds. They record data and have fun by applying newly acquired knowledge throughout the curriculum.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Clouds and Solar Radiation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how clouds affect incoming solar radiation. They compare and contrast satellite images and incoming solar radiation measurements as methods to provide information about clouds.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cloud Painting

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore clouds and abstract thinking through painting. This lesson uses higher thinking skills and encourages self expression.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Clouds

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn all about clouds, how they form, the different types, and how they can be used to predict the weather.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Three Main Ingredients Needed to Create a Cloud in a Bottle

For Teachers K - 1st
In the science lab, learners will create and observe the conditions necessary to make a cloud in a bottle.
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Article
Other

Met Office: Understanding Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about weather.
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Lesson Plan
Globe

The Globe Program: Cloud Protocols [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A lesson plan for students to observe ten types of clouds including contrails. Lesson plan includes teacher information as well as student data sheet.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Deposition

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of deposition and examples of deposition in nature.
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Article
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy: The Earth's Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides information on the Earth's atmosphere as well as offers additional information about Earth.
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Graphic
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Weather Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos, diagrams, and other images related to weather.
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Graphic
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Clouds Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos of various types of clouds and diagrams to help you understand clouds.
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Interactive
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Cloud Sorting Game

For Students 9th - 10th
Sort photos of clouds by altitude, by composition, and into groups based on whether they are smooth or turbulent.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Weather: Clouds

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about clouds including how they form, levels, fun facts, and types of clouds such as cirrus, cumulus, and stratus.