The 5 Different Types of Clouds

The Different Types of CloudsFrancesca CannellaIntended for 3rd GradeWhat can clouds tell us about upcoming weather?

Technology Integration(Click Video)

Rationale: The clouds in our sky are very important. I chose to teach my third grade students about clouds and explain to them what exactly a cloud is and the different types of clouds we see. Clouds are indicators of approaching weather and may tell us about upcoming storms. Through various technology tools, students will learn about what a cloud is, how clouds form, the different types of clouds, what clouds can indicate and what clouds consist of.Students will gain a broader knowledge about the topic of clouds from using the various technology tools that are provided. These various tools also adhere to the different learning styles and needs of children.

Reliability of Internet MaterialsThe contents used are reliable sources and are cited throughout my project. Sites have been reviewed to ensure they relate to my topic and are educational.Any URLs used will be cited.

Bloghttp://www.stevespanglerscience.com/?s=cloudsSteve Spangler Science

This blog has various science articles, blog posts and engaging science experiments for students. If they type Clouds into the search bar on the right hand side of the blog, all different posts will appear!

Khan Academy Videohttps://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/nova/clouds/v/cloudtypes

The link above leads to the Khan Academy website which includes 6 different informational videos about clouds, found on the left side of the page. Students will be able to watch these videos and learn important information about clouds. The videos provide information about what exactly clouds are, how they form, what they tell us about our weather, the different types of clouds, clouds and our climate, etc. There is also a quiz available, located on the left side, at the bottom.

YouTube Video 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32uFVssBs6EThe Three Main Clouds-Cirrus, Stratus, CumulusThis educational video is entertaining and informative for the students to watch. The video shows time lapse videos of the three main cloud types and goes into descriptive definitions for each. The time lapse videos will help students visualize the formations of each cloud and what they look like.

YouTube Video 2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqeFSa60TEAll About Clouds for Kids: Types and Names of Clouds This educational video goes into detail about what makes clouds, why the stay lifted in the air, the different classifications of clouds and the different weather a cloud can tell us. The video uses enticing visuals for the students, allowing them to relate the information they are learning to the clouds they see in everyday life.

Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/middle-school-science-minute/id424829774?i=126999995&mt=2(Scroll down to #169, view in iTunes)This podcast is a basic review of the different types of clouds, what they will look like in the sky and what type of weather the cloud will permit. The podcast from Middle School Science Minute includes hundreds of videos discussing middle school science topics. The podcasts would be great to use in the future for other science lessons as well.

Internet Resource #1http://weather.about.com/od/cloudsandprecipitation/a/clouds.htmAbout.com search engine

This article from About.Com includes a question/answer based format relating to clouds. This search engine also includes activities as well as other articles revolving around clouds.Students may also use the search box to find other articles about clouds.

Internet Resource #2http://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/jetstream/clouds/cloudwise/types.htmlNational Weather Service: National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationThis site provides educational information about all weather, including numerous sections centered around clouds including visuals. This site would be very useful to explore the topic of clouds further with students.There is a Sky Watcher Chart available.

In class activity- Kidspiration

Teaching Materials

http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/types-of-clouds/

This worksheet may be used to assess what students have learned about the different types of clouds.

Teaching Materials

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Teaching Materials- https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/weather/cloud-types-article_WMWFQ.pdf

Subject-Specific Resource http://www.sciencegems.com/

This site gives me the opportunity to search lesson plans, activities, worksheets and other websites for various grade levels and content areas of science. It can be a very useful tool for the my future teaching career.

Uses of the Internethttp://www.intellicast.com/Local/Default.aspxIntellicast: The Authority in Expert Weather

This website will allow students to track the weather and upcoming storms from anywhere in the United States.It is a fun and interactive way to relate what they are learning to real life events.

Uses of the Internethttp://www.k12science.org/materials/resources/askanexpert/Stevens Institute of Technology: Ask an ExpertThis site gives students the opportunity to ask expert scientists any questions they may have. They will be given the opportunity to explore new topics and scientific concepts.

Uses of the Internethttp://www.dictionary.com

Science words and definitions can be tricky for students. Showing them that there is always a dictionary available online can aid with research and projects. It is a fast and easy way to define a word they may not know.

Web 2.0Twiducatehttp://www.twiducate.com/This is a social networking website where teachers and students can long in and collaborate on problems, answer questions and even post informational pictures or videos.The teacher has full control over the site and gives the students a class code to log onto the network!

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