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Clouds

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Incorporate art and poetry into an early elementary science lesson about cloud formation. With fun and engaging activities that follow a natural learning progression, youngsters will develop key vocabulary and conceptual understanding about clouds. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

cloud formation, clouds, condensation, evaporation, the water cycle

Additional Tags

water cycle, cloud poem, evaporation, condensation, cloud formation, science

Pros

  • Easy-to-follow directions for the teacher
  • Variety of activities will engage different learning styles
  • Developed to meet national writing and science standards

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  • None

Common Core

RL.1.2 RL.1.9 W.K.5 W.1.5 L.1.4.a

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