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Meteorology -- Clouds

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Fourth graders examine the processes of condensation and evaporation. They identify the three types of clouds and state the weather that is possible with each type of cloud. They ask questions to end the lesson.

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clouds, weather, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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