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Cloud Formations

Cloud Formations. By: Taylor Scott. Teaching Resources. Next. Teacher Resources. Audience. Objective. Environment. Back. Next. Audience. 3 rd grade Average to Above Average Students Suburban Class A lesson during class computer time. Back. Environment. Individually

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Cloud Formations

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  1. Cloud Formations By: Taylor Scott Teaching Resources Next

  2. Teacher Resources Audience Objective Environment Back Next

  3. Audience • 3rd grade • Average to Above Average Students • Suburban Class • A lesson during class computer time Back

  4. Environment • Individually • At a computer that has headphones • Quiet Back

  5. Objective Given information on the three main types of clouds, students will be able to recognize and recall the name when shown a picture and correctly answer the questions at the end of the lesson with a 5/5. Back

  6. The Wonderful World of Clouds Back Next

  7. First Time Here? Start Lesson OR Review a Section Next

  8. Cloud Formation Cirrus Clouds Cumulus Clouds Stratus Cloud Quiz

  9. Cloud Formation Water droplets form in the air These droplets combine with particles of dust Enough droplets combine together to form a cloud Back to Options Next

  10. Rain • Normally, the air can hold up the water droplets weight, but sometimes the droplets are too heavy and the air can’t support it anymore, so the droplets fall Fun Fact: It takes about 1 million drops to form an average sized raindrop Back Next

  11. Thunderstorms • Thunderstorms need three things: • Moisture • Warm air (unstable air) • High air (lift) If you here thunder, get to a safe place immediately! Back Next

  12. Cirrus Clouds Back to Options Next

  13. Characteristics • Thin • Wispy • Bunched together • White to light gray Back Next

  14. Details • Highest of the three main cloud types • Doesn’t produce rain or storms • Although it doesn’t produce rain, it can form into thunderstorms or cyclones when combined with other factors Back Next

  15. Cirrus Cloud example Back Next

  16. Cirrus Clouds produce rain and storms by themselves. True False

  17. That is Correct! Cirrus clouds cannot produce rain, but it is possible when they are combined with other factors. Back Next

  18. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Cirrus clouds cannot produce rain, but it is possible when they are combined with other factors. Back Next

  19. Cumulus Clouds Back to Options Next

  20. Characteristics • Defined edges • Puffy • Cotton-like • White or off white Back Next

  21. Details • Middle of the three cloud types (in height) • Produces rain, hail and tornadoes Back Next

  22. Cumulus Cloud example Back Next

  23. Cumulus Clouds are puffy and cotton like. True False

  24. That is Correct! Cumulus Clouds are puffy and cotton like. Back Next

  25. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Cumulus Clouds are puffy and cotton like. Back Next

  26. Stratus Clouds Back to Options Next

  27. Characteristics • Flat • Hazy • Light to dark gray • “Cloudy day” clouds Back Next

  28. Details • Lowest of the three cloud types (in height) • Creates Fog • Can create light drizzle or snow Back Next

  29. Stratus Cloud example Back Next

  30. Stratus Clouds produce fog. True False

  31. That is Correct! Stratus Clouds create fog. Back Next

  32. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Stratus Clouds create fog. Back Next

  33. Time for the quiz! Back to Options Next

  34. Which type of cloud is most likely to produce rain? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus

  35. That is Correct! Cumulus clouds produce rain and sometimes thunderstorms! Back Next

  36. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Review

  37. Characteristics of Cumulus Clouds • Defined edges • Puffy • Cotton-like • White or off white Next

  38. Details • Middle of the three cloud types (in height) • Produces rain, hail and tornadoes • Now.. Try question again

  39. What type of cloud looks wispy and thin? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus

  40. That is Correct! Cirrus clouds are wispy and thin. Back Next

  41. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Review

  42. Characteristics of Cirrus Clouds • Thin • Wispy • Bunched together • White to light gray Next

  43. Details • Highest of the three main cloud types • Doesn’t produce rain or storms • Although it doesn’t produce rain, it can form into thunderstorms or cyclones • Now.. Try question again

  44. Which cloud type produces fog? Cumulus Stratus Cirrus

  45. That is Correct! Stratus clouds create fog. Back Next

  46. I’m sorry, that is incorrect. Review

  47. Characteristics of Stratus Clouds • Flat • Hazy • Light to dark gray • “Cloudy day” clouds Next

  48. Details • Lowest of the three cloud types (in height) • Creates Fog • Can create light drizzle or snow • Now… Try Question Again

  49. What two things are combined to form a cloud? Water & Cloth Dust & Gatorade Water & Dust

  50. That is Correct! Water and dust form clouds. Back Next

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