Browse clouds Resources

Real World: Global Cloud Observation Day

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, aerosols, condensation nuclei

Summary:

Learn about precipitation and how clouds are formed. Find out why scientists study clouds and how you can help NASA collect cloud observation data as part of the Students' Cloud Observation OnLine, or S'COOL, Project.

NASA Our World: What is a Cloud?

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Weather

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

clouds, water vapor

Summary:

This NASA video segment describes the different types of clouds and cloud formation. The relationship between clouds and weather on Earth is demonstrated.

Measuring Raindrops

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Water Properties, Tropical Cyclones

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8, 9 - 12

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Keywords:

clouds, raindrops, cloud chamber, meteorology

Summary:

Students then collect and analyze data about the size and shapes of raindrops. Students have the opportunity to compare a 2-D representation to a 3-D representation to understand why scientists use multiple sources of data to study Earth Systems.