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Cirrostratus Clouds
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Cirrocumulus Clouds
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Altostratus Clouds
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Altocumulus Clouds
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Stratus Clouds
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Stratocumulus Clouds
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Nimbostratus Clouds
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Cumulus Clouds
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Cumulonimbus Clouds
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Mammatus Clouds
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Lenticular Clouds
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Green Cloud
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Tagxedo
Tagxedo is a tool for making word clouds for visual displays and graphic use. Students insert a piece of text and the words are laid out to form a shape. A Tagxedo can also be created by pulling text in from a website, Twitter handle,...
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Atmospheric Optics
Instead of just ooohing and aaahing over that beautiful sunset, impress your loved ones with an insightful and informed explanation of just what makes sunsets so interesting, and they will oooh and aaah at you too! At this site, you'll...
Extreme Science
Extreme Science
Explore the science behind the "extremes" in our world. Organized into sections on earth science, the animal kingdom, technology, and space science, this site opens your eyes to giant creatures, amazing technological advances, vast...
NOAA
Noaa: Tornado in a Bottle [Pdf]
Find facts about tornadoes and see an actual vortex after making a tornado in a bottle with some common materials.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Tornadoes O Logy Card
Flip this interactive card to start learning about tornadoes, nature's most powerful storms. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about tornadoes.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Comet?
Provides a brief description of comets, where they come from, and the different parts that make up a comet.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Aren't We Only Using Solar Power?
Solar power is cheaper and more sustainable than our current coal-fueled power plants, so why haven't we made the switch? The real culprits here are the clouds, which make solar power difficult to control. Alexandros George Charalambides...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Water Wonders
This site from the Environmental Education for Kids contains colorful and detailed information on water resources. Site covers fascinating tips and facts, as well as engaging quizzes on the wonderful world of water. Best suited for...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Marble a Fabric Gift Wrap
Create your own gift wrap using this art activity. This website provides detailed instruction for making "marbled" fabric and paper. Included is information for purchasing materials for marbling.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Storm in a Glass
Watch Scientist Joe make a model of a rainstorm in a glass. Links to video of the experiment.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: The Curious Growth of a Snow Crystal
Explore how snowflake crystal shapes depend on the temperature of the cloud.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Weather Study for Kindergarten
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a science unit on weather. Students use the board to answer questions, move objects, and chart observations. An Activote is included for summative assessment.