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Cloudy Skies: The Art of Classification Lesson PlanCloudy Skies: The Art of Classification Lesson Plan
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Such a great resource and perfect for learners in Kindergarten through third grade. The class will discuss cloud types and formation, and then they'll get outside and draw as they observe the clouds they see. They'll need to take note of the weather and consider how those two things affect each other. They'll use the cloud sketches to create a series of cloudy landscape paintings that reflect their scientific observations. A rubric, examples, images, and worksheets are all included.

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2nd - 5th
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Science
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