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Why So Many Cloud Types? Instructional VideoWhy So Many Cloud Types? Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:34
Audiences
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Fine Print: Educational Use
Language
English, Spanish
Instructional Video

Why So Many Cloud Types?

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This Why So Many Cloud Types? instructional video also includes:
  • Cloud Typing Interactive
  • Reconstructing a Storm Interactive
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Scientists categorize clouds by both height and shape since both traits impact the weather independently. Viewers fly high to learn about the characteristics of each type of cloud. NOVA explains the composition of clouds, the atmospheric conditions, and the relationships between clouds and climate change.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

clouds, cloud types

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare the altitude of types of clouds to the altitude planes fly and discuss why this information is important

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of altitude and water vapor
  • Stream or download the video in English and Spanish

Pros

  • Works well in traditional or flipped classes
  • Provides a full transcript and closed captioning for the hearing impaired

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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