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Cloud Database

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Students research information on the types of clouds. They create a database and use a formula. They create various reports and access electronic information to obtain accurate pressure and temperature readings from the National Weather Service.

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clouds, databases

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cloud, database, reseach, science
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
Database & Spreadsheet

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