OBJECTIVE: The students will become better observers of the sky as they will see different types of clouds over several days.
OVERVIEW: Record the different types of clouds twice daily.
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes for each observation
SUPPLIES: Scissors, Brass fasteners
Background - Clouds are divided into four types (Cirro-form, Alto-form, Cumulo-form and Stratus) at three basic levels (low, middle and high) in the atmosphere. Many locations will experience all of these different types of clouds over a period of a week or so.
Discussion - Identifying clouds can be difficult at first. Have the students make their best effort in identifying the predominate cloud(s). Discuss any changes in the cloud type between the daytime observation at school and the evening observation at home. Discuss how the types of clouds change during the week, especially if a front passes your location. Discuss how we can look at the clouds to help forecast the weather.
Click here for the entire lesson:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/synoptic/ll_clouds1.htm
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