By: Kim Oliver

§ Science, Kindergarten. (5) Science concepts. The student knows that organisms, objects, and events have properties and patterns. The student is expected to: – (A) describe properties of objects and characteristics of organisms; (7) Science concepts. The student knows that many types of change occur. The student is expected to: – (A) observe, describe, and record changes in size, mass, color, position, quantity, time, temperature, sound, and movement; (10) Science concepts. The student knows that the natural world includes rocks, soil, and water. The student is expected to: – (A) observe and describe properties of rocks, soil, and water; TEKS

Learning Objectives Learn what a cloud is Learn what a cloud is made of Be able to observe and identify the 3 basic types of clouds Be able to recreate a cloud by doing a craft

Bloom’s Taxonomy Knowledge- Students will use prior knowledge during lesson Comprehension- students show that they understand the lesson Application- students will solve problems by using knowledge gained in a new way

Essential Question What is the importance of a cloud? – How does it affect the weather?

Unit Questions What is a cloud? What are clouds made of? Where do we see clouds? What does a cloud look like? What do the basic types of clouds look like?

Class Activity Class goes outside to observe the clouds Once outside, the teacher will show the class pictures that depict the 3 basic types of clouds The students will decide which picture has the same clouds that they see in the sky They will go back into the classroom and make a picture of the cloud they saw in the sky, with blue or black paper and cotton balls as the clouds. This activity can be done 3 separate times when the clouds change, so the students can experience each type of cloud in front of them.

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