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Watch the Sky: Observing Clouds and Patterns Lesson PlanWatch the Sky: Observing Clouds and Patterns Lesson Plan
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Watch the Sky: Observing Clouds and Patterns

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Learners observe clouds outside of the classroom. In this weather activity, students investigate and record the clouds above their classroom everyday for three weeks. The learners then analyze their data and discuss what causes specific cloud formations.

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cloud formation, clouds, data analysis, patterns

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cloud formations, data analysis, patterns, science
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Grade
2nd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
21 days
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Research
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