Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: I Can Forecast the Weather
The students will study and be able to tell the difference between cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds. As they tell the difference they will be able to tell what the weather will be like.
Other
Gorp: Using Clouds to Forecast the Weather
This resource provides information on the four main types of clouds that form in the atmosphere. There are high clouds, middle clouds, low clouds and clouds with vertical development.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Cumulus Maximus: Make Your Own Cloud!
In this experiment, you'll make your own cloud in a jar, and get to test the conditions that are required to make a cloud form.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Looking at Clouds: Identifying Cumulus, Cirrus and Stratus Clouds
Using photos of the three basic cloud types, small groups of students will sort the clouds into 2-3 groups, list traits of each group, and name each cloud group. They will share their information on posters which are studied for...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Types of Clouds
Describes the four different classifications of clouds.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Cloudsand Precipitation
Find out about the development of clouds, types of clouds, and precipitation. Includes diagrams and illustrations.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Weather: Clouds
Kids learn about clouds including how they form, levels, fun facts, and types of clouds such as cirrus, cumulus, and stratus.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: How Thunderstorms Form
Learn how most thunderstorms form with three stages: the cumulus stage when storm clouds form, the mature stage when the storm is fully formed, and then the dissipating stage when the storm weakens and breaks apart.
Curated OER
Web Weather for Kids: Clouds
How well do you know your cloud types? This activity will test your ability to classify clouds as you match cloud pictures to their names.