Head In The Clouds: The Study Of Clouds

Introduction

ATTENTION:

We need your help! Something terrible has happened in our sky overnight. All of the clouds in the sky have gone missing! We need to figure out how to create new clouds, but that’s not the only obstacle we have to get over. We also need to figure out what clouds belong where, and what kind of weather to expect from each type of cloud. We need these clouds for weather, and farmers are concerned about rain for their crops. The world is waiting for your help! 

Task

Your Task:

Fulfill the duties of your jobs that can be found under 'Process' by answering the questions presented. Use the websites listed under 'Credits' to look up information to answer the questions. You will be learning about the different types of clouds, the weather that comes from certain types of clouds, and much more. After finding all of your information, come together with your committee and discuss the research you have found, and fill out the cloud worksheet. The information that you will be finding is important and is going to save the world! 

Process

PROCESS:

Students will be divided into committees (groups of 4). Each student in each committee will be assigned a specific job and will be responsible for answering on of the following questions for the following types of clouds: stratus, cumulus, cirrus, and nimbus clouds. As a team, students should be checking each other’s work to make sure all of the information needed is provided. 

Job #1: What is each type of cloud made up of and how are they found?

Job #2: What does each type of cloud look like?

Job #3: What kind of weather is found with each type of cloud?

Job #4: Where is each type of cloud usually found in the sky? (High, middle, or low)

WORKSHEET: http://www.mflmarmac.k12.ia.us/school%20website/monona_elementary/faculty/meyerhs/My%20Webquest/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Cloud%20Worksheet2.pdf

(http://www.mflmarmac.k12.ia.us/school%20website/monona_elementary/facul…)

Evaluation

This is the rubric that you will be graded from -

CATEGORY 1 2 3 4
Job #1 Does not include what clouds are made up of. Does not give an example how how to find the clouds. Includes what 1-2 types of clouds are made up of. Gives 1-2 examples on how to find the clouds. Includes what 3 out of 4 cloud types are made up of. Gives 3 out of 4 examples on how to find the clouds. Includes what all 4 cloud types are made up of. Gives detailed examples on how to find all 4 clouds.
Job #2 Does not include cloud color. Does not include description of shape or appearance of cloud types. Includes color of 1-2 types. Describes the shape and appearance of 1-2 types of clouds. Includes color of 3 out of 4 types of clouds. Describes the shape and appearance of 3 out of 4 clouds. Includes the color of all 4 cloud types. Describes the shape and appearance of all 4 cloud types in detail with
Job #3 Does not describe weather conditions associated with cloud types. Describes the weather conditions associated with 1-2 cloud types. Describes the weather conditions associated with 3 out of 4 cloud types. Describes the weather conditions associated with the 4 cloud types.
Job #4 Does not describe where cloud types are usually located in the sky. Describes where 1-2 cloud types are usually located in the sky. Describes where 3 out of 4 cloud types are usually located in the sky. Describes where all 4 cloud types are usually located in the sky.
Drawings Does not include accurate drawings of cloud types. Includes accurate drawings of 1-2 cloud types. Includes accurate drawings of 3 out of 4 cloud types. Including color, shape and where in the sky you would find them. Includes accurate drawings of all 4 cloud types. Including color, shape and where in the sky you would find them.
Group No cooperation and conversation going on while completing the task. Very little collaboration with group members while completing the task. Conversations about task with other group members, but very little team work and opinions being stated. Full collaboration and cooperation during completion of task. Opinions being stated, and conversation/ discussion going on about answers found.
Conclusion

CONGRATS!

You've figured out what different types of clouds are made of, where they belong, and what weather they produce! Now we can make more clouds and fill the sky once again.

Enjoy this short funny clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psZmAsH6I3Q

Credits
Teacher Page

Students that demonstrate understanding can... 

5-PS1-3. Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.

 

Meyer, H. (n.d.). Clouds. Retrieved from http://www.mflmarmac.k12.ia.us/school%20website/monona_elementary/facul…

A Cloudy Lesson by Yezi Xue (HD) VERY CUTE Short Animation from MadArtistPublishing.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psZmAsH6I3Q