This is a basic lesson on clouds. Very nice photos of cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds are presented on the page as well as a description of all major cloud types and their associated weather. Two activities are presented. One invites the learner to create a cloud, while the other involves creating a collage of cloud images along with information about the weather associated with each cloud type. Full description.

This tutorial explains common cloud classifications and the Latin root words that have been adapted to create the various names of clouds. The classification is subdivided into high-, low-, and mid-level types, clouds with vertical development, and other, less common types. Each description is accompanied by an example photograph. Full description.

This table provides a quick reference to cloud types. Clouds are divided into groups mainly based on the height of the cloud's base above the Earth's surface. The table further divides the types according to group, atmospheric layer, and base height. Links to additional information are embedded in the text, and users can select beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels of difficulty. A Spanish translation ... Full description.

The S'COOL Cloud Types Tutorial provides detailed information about how clouds receive their names and the importance of root words. The tutorial was designed to help students make accurate observations for the Students' Cloud Observations On-Line (S'COOL) project. In addition to naming clouds, students will also learn to associate different clouds into height groupings. Interesting facts about all ... Full description.

Clouds comprise a wonderful focus for classroom study. They're ubiquitous, ever-changing, scientifically interesting and, most importantly for teachers, they're cheap. The material presented here includes sections on cloud formation, cloud types, cloud pictures, other cloud-related phenomena, and a glossary. Full description.

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. Full description.

This activity is designed to teach students about the different classes of clouds, as well as how they are classified. Students will learn about classification by performing their own classification of clouds based on information given them by instructors. Students will also use infrared ATP images to study clouds by height, temperature, and appearance. Full description.

This site gives students an opportunity to explore storm clouds and climate change through the use of National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) climate research data obtained through satellite imaging. The challenge is to investigate actual scientific research data on clouds and storms, and make the resulting observations and interpretations available to NASA research scientists for review. ... Full description.

This lesson combines science, English and art to teach the students information about clouds and to encourage abstract thinking through writing and painting. Students will first read and discuss the information about clouds. Next, they will choose a type of cloud and write a composition about it. Then they do a painting of their cloud and attach their composition. Full description.

This reference provides basic information about types of clouds and fog. Topics include cloud locations, names of basic cloud types, different kinds of fog, and where fog is likely to form. A set of links is provided to additional information and related topics. Full description.