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Teacher's Domain: Cloud Types
This resource describes cloud formation and explains atmospheric processes such as convection, evaporation, and transpiration. The discussion includes how clouds form, some of their properties, and how precipitation is triggered. A multimedia interactive feature explains how clouds are named and identified. Questions for discussion are provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Photograph
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
Technical requirements:
Interactive portion requires Flash plug-in
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-521
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Teacher's Domain: What's the Weather?'
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
http://www.wgbh.org/