Cloudman's Mini Cloud Atlas: The 12 Basic Cloud Classifications

Students observe a demonstration of how pressure and temperature affects cloud formation.

NASA is interested in clouds because they are an integral part of the water cycle, and because they are a controlling factor in the energy budget of the Earth. This chart provides a basic introduction to the identification of clouds. The...

In collaborative groups, mini-meteorologists investigate the conditions that must be present for clouds to form: cooling air, water vapor, and condensation nuclei. In addition to procedures, a chart for observations and some follow-up...

While all clouds share the same basic composition, there's a wide variety of shapes and sizes. To understand these formations in greater detail we must first categorize their many variations. [3:35]

Students observe which of ten types of clouds are visible and how much of the sky is cloud covered. They see that by observing clouds, we can get information about temperature, moisture, and wind conditions in different places in the...

A description of VSEPR with 3 electron clouds and various types of molecules. [12:33]

Learn about VSEPR for six electron clouds, and see examples for octahedral, square pyramidal, and planar molecules. [12:29]

Weather page highlights clouds and how they are formed. Also provides information on basic cloud types.

Review an exhaustive photographic collection of clouds. Classify each image and select favorites among the grouping. A key illustrating each type of cloud is provided for reference.

Richard Hamblyn tells the history of Luke Howard, the man who classified the clouds and forever changed humanity's understanding of these changeable, mysterious objects. [5:07]