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Cloud Elevation Lesson for Upper Elementary
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Cloud Elevation Lesson for Upper Elementary

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Grade Level Grades 3-5
Resource Type Activity, Handout, Lesson Plan, Worksheet
Standards Alignment
Next Generation Science Standards

About This Lesson

Overview: Students will investigate how clouds are formed, at what elevations they occur and how they can help predict the weather. 

Driving Question: How can cloud formation and location help us predict the weather? 

Learning Targets: 

  • Students will explain the different cloud types and where they occur in the atmosphere. 
  • Students will explain how knowledge of cloud types can help predict the weather. 
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the hydrologic cycle and how weather is affected. 

Lesson created by the AFT Science Cadre

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Cloud Elevation Lesson copyedited.pdf

Lesson Plan
February 13, 2020
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Hydrologic Cycle One-Pager Directions copyedited.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
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cloud-elevation-map worksheet.pdf

Worksheet
February 13, 2020
1.4 MB

cloud types and elevation copyedited.pdf

Handout, Worksheet
February 13, 2020
49.42 KB

Cloud pictures for foldable copyedited.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
52.98 KB

cloud elevation map copyedited.pdf

Handout, Worksheet
February 13, 2020
75.29 KB

Cinquain Graphic Organizer copyedited.pdf

Activity
February 13, 2020
53.09 KB
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Standards

Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.
5.0
3 Reviews
The interdisciplinary approach is inviting and accessible for teachers who needs to teach all subjects in elementary school. The variety of resources are welcome. The demonstrations of cloud making is easy and it works!
m.grahamvecellio_2320601
December 03, 2019
Loads of information on this topic!
shh0647
December 02, 2019
Extremely thorough and engaging lesson that is aligned to the NSGS standards - love!
normak1_3353625
December 02, 2019
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