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Cloud Observation and Graphing

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Learners identify the three major cloud groups. They are introduced to the three main cloud types and spend a week making and recording observations of clouds. Students produce a graph that presents their findings and conduct research about clouds on the Internet.

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clouds

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clouds, weather, science
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Grade
4th - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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