Cloud Research Guide
Part 1: Research
Room 1:
1. What are clouds?
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2. Why are clouds white?
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3. How do clouds move?
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4. What is 1 important function of clouds?
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5. Write down 2 facts you learned from the video “How much rain can a cloud hold?”
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Room 2:
6. Write down 2 facts you learned about lenticular clouds?
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7. What are the 3 main types of clouds? Write a description of each one. Beside the “i” write what
type of weather is associated with each cloud type.
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8. What are 4 other types of clouds? Write a description of each one.
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Room 3:
9. Write which was your favorite link/game in this room? Explain why.
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Room 4:
10. What are weather station symbols?
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11. What is a dew point?
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12. What is humidity?
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13. What is a cold front?
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14. What is a warm front?
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15. Write one fact you learned about a weather satellite?
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16. Write one fact you learned about the Doppler Radar?
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17. Write down your favorite 5 weather sayings? Weather wiz kids
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18. Write down 3 of your favorite sayings and explain what they mean? (Kids’ Almanac)
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After listening and discussing with your teammates, write down the 3 most important facts you learned
about clouds during your research and conversations.
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Part 2: Cloud Observations
Cloud Data Observations
Date:
What does the weather
look like and feel like?
(sunny, rainy, windy)
Clouds you see:
Temperature:
Part 3: Green Screen Weather Forecast
Green Screen Weather Forecast
*You will need to do a final copy on special white paper. This is your rough draft.
Day 1
Picture
Temp.
Rainy/Sunny/Clouds
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Script for the Green Screen App
*You may use notebook paper. Just make sure you include the sections listed below.
Welcome:
Weather Forecast
Closing:
Part 4: Rewrite/Write a Story
Rewrite Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Take a few sheets of notebook paper and retell this story. You need to include some weather folklore,
actual cloud facts, and make it near our hometown. I will show you how to use Zooburst. Then, the rest
is up to you.