• The student will be able to observe and record cloud patterns.

Activity

Part 1: Arrange the students in groups of 4. Provide each group with white and gray modelling clay and have the students make models of each of the 3 basic cloud patterns:

Cirrus Clouds

Cumulus Clouds

Stratus Clouds

Have them use toothpicks, bristol board, scissors and tape to make labels for their clouds and then insert the cloud labels into their models.

Hand out mural paper and water paints for the group to paint a sky .

When the painted sky is completely dry, have the students position each of their clouds in the correct location in the sky:

Cirrus Clouds - highest in the sky

Cumulus Clouds - middle of the sky

Stratus Clouds - lowest in the sky

Part 2: Hand out the Cloud Pattern worksheet to the students. Explain that they are to describe and draw a picture of the daily cloud patterns for a two week period.

Assessment Tips from Old Tom the Turtle:

· Circulate and observe the child's participation (ie. social interaction, on task, etc.) in the group.

· Evaluate by discussing each child's cloud model with him to see if he is grasping the characteristics the 3 basic cloud patterns.

· Evaluate each child's daily record of cloud patterns.

CLOUD PATTERNS

NAME: ____________________________

Week One

Week Two