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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Clouds

For Students 1st - 6th
What are clouds? Learn how clouds form and float, the different types of clouds, and more fun facts.
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Other

Northern Michigan University: Cumulus Clouds

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief site provides a connection between cumulus clouds and upcoming weather, explains why these clouds are white and puffy, and describes how these clouds are formed.
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Science Fun for Everyone

Science Fun: Storm in a Glass

For Students 2nd - 5th
Watch Scientist Joe make a model of a rainstorm in a glass. Links to video of the experiment.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: What Controls the Climate?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what aspects of our planet have an impact on climate. Links to related materials.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Clouds

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the four different classifications of clouds.
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Other

Wonders in Weather: Stratus Clouds

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a brief explanation of stratus clouds supplemented with pictures. Links are provided to other cloud topics.
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Other

Wonders in Weather: Cirrus Clouds

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides a to the point definition of cirrus clouds supplemented with a picture.
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Curated OER

Iowa State University: Cloud Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great site from the Iowa State University. This page is a collection of cloud pictures. You view the picture and then click on the text to see what the author thinks the cloud looks like. You can classify the clouds yourself.
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Curated OER

Cumulus Clouds Are Big and Fluffy

For Students 3rd - 5th
An informative site that briefly describes clouds and cloud formations (pictures included). Contains a number of links to other earth related sites.
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Curated OER

Stratus Clouds Look Like a Blanket

For Students 3rd - 5th
An informative site that briefly describes clouds and cloud formations (pictures included). Contains a number of links to other earth related sites.
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Curated OER

Clouds

For Students 3rd - 5th
An informative site that briefly describes clouds and cloud formations (pictures included). Contains a number of links to other earth related sites.
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Curated OER

Cirrus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Cirrostratus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Cirrocumulus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Altostratus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Altocumulus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Stratus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Stratocumulus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Nimbostratus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Cumulus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Cumulonimbus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Mammatus Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Lenticular Clouds

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
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Curated OER

Fog

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.