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It's cloudy with a good chance of learning! An inquiry-based lesson begins with an exploration of transparent, translucent, and opaque materials. Young scientists then connect their learning to the different cloud types as they take the lesson outside to make observations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct observations over time until all types of clouds are observed
- Have students keep science journals to draw and take notes on the types of clouds they observe
Classroom Considerations
- Consider using the downloadable journal provided by the publisher
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- Provides teaching tips throughout the lesson
- Supplements the content with videos
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