University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Clouds
Weather site for kids highlights clouds. Discover how they are formed, learn to make fog in a jar, read about the damage they can cause and take a cloud quiz.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How Clouds Form
Cloud formation results when warm, humid air rises and cools, causing the water vapor in the air to condense and form clouds. In this lesson, students will conduct an activity that demonstrates how this occurs.This lesson plan was...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Create a Portable Cloud
In this hands-on activity, students experiment to discover how moisture, pressure, temperature, and condensation nuclei play a role in cloud formation.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Clouds Images
Photos of various types of clouds and diagrams to help you understand clouds.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Cumulus Maximus: Make Your Own Cloud!
In this experiment, you'll make your own cloud in a jar, and get to test the conditions that are required to make a cloud form.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Clouds
Everything you ever wanted to know about clouds condensed into one website. Find out about all different types of clouds and even learn how to make them yourself.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Nimbus Clouds: Facts
Explains how clouds are classified and the characteristics of nimbus clouds.