The Dancing Clouds

Introduction

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Today, we will be learning about different types of clouds. How do you think a cloud is made? What is your favorite cloud? We will start on a video called Dancing Clouds by Thomas Locker. When you are done with the video please answer the questions. 

Please go to the task bar to read what each task is about. Then go to process to start the 3 tasks. 

Task

 

Task 1: Types of Clouds

Watch the video about different types of clouds. Then grab a piece of the blank page [a[er and draw your favorite cloud. Then tell me all about the cloud and tell me what kind of weather comes with it. 

Task 2: Find The Cloud

You will play a matching game with pictures of clouds. 

Task 3: Dancing Cloud Story

Go ahead and watch the Dancing Clouds video by Thomas Locker. Then answer the questions on a piece of paper. 

Process

 

 

Task 1: Types of Clouds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yod3wMbFHUY

Watch this video about different types of clouds! Then draw your favorite cloud on a blank page (shown below). After that, you will show me what you drawled and tell me what weather comes with it.  Come and show me when you are done with your drawing!!

Task 2: Interactive Cloud Game

Play the game and match the picture of the clouds. 

https://scied.ucar.edu/interactive/clouds-memory-game

 

Task 3: Dancing Cloud Stories

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs7vTQIVE4U

Watch the video and answer the questions below on a piece of paper. 



1. What do winter clouds bring?

2. What do rain clouds bring?

3. What is your favorite cloud from the story?

4. What is another word for autumn?

Turn in Task 3 into the turn-in basket at the front of the room. 

 

If you get stuck on an activity please don't be afraid to ask me any questions! I will be more than willing to help you through it. 

Evaluation

You will be able to tell me 3 different cloud types and tell me one fun fact you learned about clouds. 

 

 

Conclusion

I hope you had fun doing the WebQuest today. Please make sure to turn in Task 1 and 3 when you are done in the turn-in basket at the front of the classroom. 

Credits

These websites are where I was able to find all of the fun activities we did today!

Credits: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs7vTQIVE4U

https://scied.ucar.edu/interactive/clouds-memory-game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yod3wMbFHUY

 

Teacher Page

This lesson is about the types of clouds that we see in the sky. 

I am a student at Waynesburg University. I am in the spring semester of my Sophomore year. This WebQuest is for my Weather Thematic Unit that I am doing for my English Language Class. 

Learners:

Kindergarten 

Standards:

3.1.K.A9

S.K-2.A.1.1.2

S.K-2.D.2.1

Process: 

This lesson should only take 1 day of science class.