In this investigation, students will observe and learn about the different types of clouds and be able to explain in their own words how clouds are formed. They will also observe an experiment illustrating how clouds form.

Using photos of the three basic cloud types, small groups of young scholars will sort the clouds into 2-3 groups, list traits of each group, and name each cloud group. They will share their information on posters which are studied for...

In this slider picture puzzle, try and put the pieces in the correct place to see all types of different clouds.

If you're studying the weather, this is an excellent project for students to develop their understanding of how weather is measured. They will use real time data from their location as well as from around the world to learn about weather...

Students observe ten types of clouds and visible contrails, and determine how much of the sky is covered with clouds or contrails.

Animated resource teaches young researchers about the different forms of precipitation.

NASA is interested in clouds because they are an integral part of the water cycle, and because they are a controlling factor in the energy budget of the Earth. This chart provides a basic introduction to the identification of clouds. The...

During these three days of lessons, 2nd graders will learn about weather from the nonfiction text by asking questions, and focusing on the text features of the book.

Here's a comprehensive list of lesson plans offered by the National Weather Service covering the gamut of weather topics from the atmosphere to synoptic meterology. The plans include objectives, supplies necessary for the lesson, teacher...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about clouds and how they are formed. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This Teaching Box combines hands-on activities, data analysis, and discussion that help high school students consider how weather can affect cloud types and how cloud types can affect climate.

Students learn about four factors that describe different types of weather -- temperature, wind, precipitation, and sunlight and clouds -- as they explore various weather conditions and find evidence that describes each type of weather...

In this experiment, you'll make your own cloud in a jar, and get to test the conditions that are required to make a cloud form.

Weather site for kids highlights clouds. Discover how they are formed, learn to make fog in a jar, read about the damage they can cause and take a cloud quiz.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wind patterns and how they relate to clouds, storms, and lightning. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Young scholars analyze cloud data from a storm that crossed the United States in late November 2019. They identify cloud types from photos of the sky in various locations to identify the zonation of clouds across a cold and warm front.

Diagram shows the different types of clouds that are located in the sky. Click on each clouds name for images and further information.

An article about the water cycle and the role that water plays in cloud formation.

This website provides information about weather.

12 question game tests the users knowledge of cloud types including cirrus, cumulus, and stratus.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how clouds form, and describes different types of clouds.

In this classroom activity, learners investigate how clouds change over time by making repeat observations of a section of sky and then representing their data graphically.

This site provides a lesson plan in which groups of young scholars will each investigate a different type of weather map use for weather forecasting. Also includes discussion questions, extension ideas, and links to additional sites for...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about weather. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.