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Making Clouds

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In collaborative groups, mini-meteorologists investigate the conditions that must be present for clouds to form: cooling air, water vapor, and condensation nuclei. In addition to procedures, a chart for observations and some follow-up questions are included on the website; It would be nice to type them up on a handout to give to your super scientists as a guide to the activity.

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

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water vapor, cloud formation, condensation, water cycle, aerosol, condensation nucleus, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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