What Cloud Am I?

What Cloud Am I?

Introduction

Have you ever looked up in the sky? Have you seen anything floating by? Well, if you haven't you are going to start today. Irvington needs a new cloud detective. Today you're going to be cloud crazy and become an expert on the white stuff in the sky.

Your Task

Your job is to learn about three types of clouds. Fill in your fact sheet to tell what you know about clouds. Then make a picture of a crazy cloud and a cloud you learned about, using Kid Pix Studio.

The Process

1. You will work with a buddy and take turns using the mouse. Before you begin, print the worksheet you will need to use for this activity.

2. Use What are Clouds Page to find
        What are clouds made of?
        How are clouds formed?
        An example of a flat cloud and a puffy cloud.

3. Use the Athena Weather Page to find
What do clouds look like?
What are the names of the three types of clouds?

4. Look at the Cool Cloud Pictures below to see some cool looking clouds.
        Cool Cloud Picture 1
        Cool Cloud Picture 2
        Cool Cloud Picture 3
        Cool Cloud Picture 4

5. Make a picture of a cool cloud using Kid Pix Studio.

6. Look out the window! What types of clouds are in the sky today?

7. Now look at these cloud pictures. There are many more pictures below.

Cirrus Cloud Cumulus Cloud 1

Stratus Cloud 1 Cumulus Cloud 2

Stratus Cloud 2 Cumulus Cloud 3

**Bonus** Worksheet
Draw a picture of each type of cloud using Kid Pix Studio.
Describe each type of cloud.
What type of weather does each type of cloud bring?

Resources

What are Clouds Page If you need to learn about clouds and how they are formed, this site is for you.

Athena Weather Page If you need to see some pictures and learn some definitions of clouds, this site is for you.

Great Cloud Pictures Ifyou want to see some more pictures of different types of clouds, this site is for you.

Cirrus Clouds	Cumulus Clouds	Cirrus and Cumulus Clouds
Many More Cloud Pictures	Great Cloud Pictures	Orange Red Clouds

Cirrus Cloud A great picture of a Cirrus Cloud.

Great Pictures of Cumulus Clouds.
Cumulus Cloud 1
Cumulus Cloud 2
Cumulus Cloud 3

Great Pictures of Stratus Clouds.
Stratus Cloud 1
Stratus Cloud 2

If you want to see some silly looking clouds try these.
Cool Cloud Picture 1
Cool Cloud Picture 2
Cool Cloud Picture 3
Cool Cloud Picture 4

Evaluation

    Did you print out the worksheet?
    Did you answer all the questions?
    Did you finish your drawing on Kid Pix Studio?
    Did you work nicely and cooperatively with your partner?
    Did you check your work?

Conclusion

You have completed your Cloud Quest! You should know what a cloud is and be able to describe the three types of clouds. You are now an official cloud crazy detective for Irvington! Congratulations!

Designed for grades 1-2
by Kari Carlson
Dows Lane Elementary School
Irvington, New York
Updated January, 2002

Cirrus Cloud	Cumulus Cloud 1
Stratus Cloud 1	Cumulus Cloud 2
Stratus Cloud 2	Cumulus Cloud 3