Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Weather and Water in the Atmosphere

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses what causes weather, what humidity is and its role in the weather, how clouds are classified, and types of precipitation and how they form.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Clouds Images

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos of various types of clouds and diagrams to help you understand clouds.
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Iowa State University

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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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Many Cloud Types

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief overview of the four most common types of clouds with mention of a few lesser known types.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Nimbus Clouds: Facts

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains how clouds are classified and the characteristics of nimbus clouds.