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Water World Story
Fourth graders write a story about how a drop of water may have traveled to school. They design a presentation on the water cycle.
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Interpreting Weather Station Symbols
In this science worksheet, students look at the symbols on the map and make interpretations about temperature or other conditions to master the weather knowledge in the four problems.
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Hands-On Weather Data Collecting
Fifth graders use Internet sites to complete a study of weather and atmosphere. They compare weather data from cities around the world. They use thermometers, the Beaufort wind scale, and simple weather symbols to measure weather around...
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Snow Cover By Latitude
Students create graphs comparing the amount of snow cover along selected latitudes using data sets from a NASA website. They create a spreadsheet and a bar graph on the computer, and analyze the data.
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Ecosystem Worksheet
For this environment worksheet, students find the words that are related to the ecosystem. The vocabulary is used to help develop environmental awareness.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon
Students use their imaginations to create a unique image. They glue paper to construction paper to create images. They also use crayons to finish their art.
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Geology and the Battle of Gettysburg
Young scholars create geologic maps of the Gettysburg battlefield. In this geologic skills lesson, students consider the variations of Earth's surfaces and explore strategies employed by the North and South in the Battle of Gettysburg to...
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Comparing Forecasts To Today's Weather
First graders compare forecasts to today's weather. They gather information about today's weather and record it on a chart. Students record information on the weather and discuss the importance of forecasts.
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Scientific Images & Animations
Students view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...
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Planning a Tourist Resort
Students work in teams of 2 to complete the presentation portion of the assignment. They may be required to work alone or may work with their partner to complete the "Board Member's Responses."
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Weather Conditions
Students list and name various kinds of weather conditions occurring in their city. Using the newspaper as a resource, students answer questions relating to written weather reports. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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Forces And Energy
Students investigate the atom and how it is formed. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then construct a model of the atom. Then students have class discussion. The instructional activity includes background...
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Seeing Sound and Sonar
Young scholars grasp how underwater animals can "see" using sound waves. They practice making inferences, and build a conceptual understanding of sonar radar.
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Weather Chart
Students select at least 6 cities from around the world to keep track of their high and low temperatures over a period of time.
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Hottest, Coldest, Highest, Deepest: Science, 4th Grade
Fourth graders investigate weather patterns in their home state of Utah. After creating KWL charts, they research weather and geographical data to locate the state's extremes. As an extension, 4th graders write and illustrate books about...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating How Do Clouds Form? What Are the Different Types of Clouds?
In this investigation, students will observe and learn about the different types of clouds and be able to explain in their own words how clouds are formed. They will also observe an experiment illustrating how clouds form.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Clouds
Learn all about clouds, how they form, the different types, and how they can be used to predict the weather.
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: Clouds
Online school for weather presents much information about clouds. Discover how they form, the different types, their colors, and more. A review quiz and lesson plans are included for further enhancement of the topic.
Globe
The Globe Program: Do You Know That Clouds Have Names? [Pdf]
Did you know that clouds have different names? Each cloud in the sky has its own unique form and it has a particular name based on its shape, where it floats in the sky and the type of moisture it contains. Learn here all about the...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:2 Investigation 1 Clouds
Fourth graders observe and record different types of clouds.
NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Clouds & Radiation Fact Sheet
This article highlights facts about clouds and their role in the Earth's climate change.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Earth and Sky: Cloud Questions
Read what a cloud is and how to identify three different types. Includes audio narration in English and Turkish with text in English.
USA Today
Usa Today: Understanding Clouds and Fog
Learn about the different kinds of clouds, their location in the sky, how they form, their influence on the weather, and unusual cloud shapes.
Weather Wiz Kids
Weather Wiz Kids: Clouds
Meet the different kinds of clouds found in our atmosphere! Included are answers to why clouds are white, why they turn gray, what is fog, cloud chart, links to cloud lesson plans, and more!