Constructive Learning | Adoption Level

Subject: Science

Objectives

Students will be able to:
• Read a piece of literature on clouds with assistance
• Read the science textbook for foundational information on the earth’s atmosphere
• Discuss atmospheric changes
• Discuss clouds by cloud type and associated weather conditions
• Diagram information on clouds using graphic organizers

Procedure

• The students will read the science textbook with the teacher’s assistance to gain basic understanding on the topic: clouds, weather, and atmospheric conditions.
• Students will read The Cloud Book, by Tomie de Paola.
• Students will work individually on laptops with Kidspiration software to develop a map on clouds identifying atmospheric conditions, color and type, and what type of weather each indicates.

Technology Present

• Laptops with Kid Spiration software available from Inspiration,
• The Cloud Book, by Tomie de Paola

Grade Level: K-2

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Video Reference Number: 1087