Tiny bubbles, in my...clouds? Offer youngsters a hands-on, visual learning experience when reviewing the scientific concepts of condensation, water vapor, and the collection of droplets that make up clouds.

Concepts

condensation, the water cycle, water molecules, water vapor, states of matter, states of water

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• This lesson would fit nicely with or following a review of the water cycle or states of matter
• If you do not have access to an overhead projector (as recommended in Part 2), consider adding droplets of water to students' desks or hands to illustrate the concept

Classroom Considerations

• While the first lesson recommends using shaving cream, you may want to consider an alternative option such as whipped cream or soap bubbles

Pros

• Two-part lesson with detailed instructions for teacher
• Includes a follow-up worksheet

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.3.4 RI.3.7 RI.4.3 RI.4.4 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7