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Why do cumulus clouds have a flat line on the bottom and a big and fluffy part on top? The video explains how the earth forms clouds. It describes what is needed for a cloud, how the ingredients get high into the air, and what determines what we see from below.
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Instructional Ideas
- Learn about cloud seeding and other attempts to control the weather
- Discuss where the idea of clouds being a conspiracy theory came from and how science proves they aren't
Classroom Considerations
- Many comments disparage religion and do not contribute to scientific knowledge, so try to avoid displaying them
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning in six languages for the benefit of ELLs
- Offers key words to search if pupils want to learn more about the topic
Cons
- None