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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Cloud Types

For Students 1st - 8th
Diagram shows the different types of clouds that are located in the sky. Click on each clouds name for images and further information.
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NASA

Nasa: Introduction to Clouds [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
PPT
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Severe Weather

For Students K - 1st
Observe various severe weather phenomena in this image gallery from WGBH. Weather is the combination of factors -- temperature, wind, snow or rain, and sunlight and clouds -- that happen in a specific place at a specific time. Sometimes...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Weather Images

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

Ucar: Cumulus Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
View an image of cumulus clouds that are associated with fair or stormy weather.
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Other

Northern Michigan University: Cirrus Clouds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise site draws a connection between cirrus clouds and upcoming weather. It also touches on cloud composition and why cirrus clouds are the fastest moving clouds.
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Other

Northern Michigan University: Cumulus Clouds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief site provides a connection between cumulus clouds and upcoming weather, explains why these clouds are white and puffy, and describes how these clouds are formed.
PPT
Tramline

Tramline: Tornado Field Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this virtual field trip students learn about the formation of tornadoes. Students also visit websites where they can research various types of information about tornadoes.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Mountain Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
High in the mountains a photographer takes a spectacular image of mountain clouds at what seems like the top of the world.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Rolling Thunder Cloud

For Students 9th - 10th
This unbelievable photo shows an imposing rolling thunder cloud making its way over a city in the Netherlands. It dumps large amounts of water in the process and unleashes spectacular displays of thunder and lightning.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Turbulent Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
This image shows dark, turbulent clouds swirling dramatically during a heavy storm.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting formation of clouds settles in for the afternoon in front of an otherwise blue sky.
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NOAA

Noaa: Photo Library: Cumulus Clouds, Photo #1

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a photo library of severe weather formations. Here you can find a photograph capturing cumulus clouds being formed over water.
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Curated OER

Scholastic: Weather Watch

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scholastic presents Weather Watch, where you can learn to predict the weather. Learn how to observe clouds, collect data with weather tools, investigate climate conditions, and analyze the weather. The site includes a comprehensive...
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NOAA

Noaa: Photo Library: Lightning Photo 1

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a photo library of severe weather formations. This photograph is of several strokes of lightning striking during a nighttime thunderstorm.
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Curated OER

Forecast Map

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Weather Service presents this site on synoptic meteorology, large-scale weather systems. Learn about the structure and behavior of the atmosphere, including clouds, precipitation, winds and more. Also includes learning...
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Curated OER

Web Weather for Kids: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.
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Curated OER

Web Weather for Kids: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.
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Curated OER

Web Weather for Kids: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.
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Curated OER

Web Weather for Kids: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.
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Curated OER

Web Weather for Kids: Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Sunshine

For Students 9th - 10th
A spectacular photo of the sun trying to fight its way through some thick cloud at the end of a day full of sunshine and good weather. The suns rays are visible around the edges of the cloud as it manages to sneak its way through and...
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NOAA

Noaa: Photo Library: Lightning Photo 2

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a photo library of severe weather formations. Utilizing time-lapse photography, this photograph captures multiple cloud-to-ground lightning strokes during a nighttime...
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NOAA

Noaa: Photo Library: Lightning Photo 4

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a photo library of severe weather formations. Using time-lapse photography, this image captures numerous cloud-to-ground lightning strokes during a nighttime thunderstorm in...

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