1. Cloud Types

2. Your Goal -
You will be able to name three types of clouds.

3. In this lesson you will:
Learn about three kinds of clouds.
Choose your favorite kind of cloud and write three sentences about it.

4. A cloud is made up of tiny water droplets and/or ice crystals.
What are clouds made of?
A cloud is made up of tiny water droplets and/or ice crystals.

5. There are three main types of clouds:
Cumulus - fluffy clouds
Stratus layered clouds
Cirrus thin, feathery clouds
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus

6. Cirrus Clouds
The word cirrus comes from a Latin word and means a tuft or curl of hair. Cirrus clouds are very wispy and feathery looking.

7. These long stringy cirrus clouds are sometimes called
"mares' tails”.

8. You usually see cirrus clouds when the weather is nice.

9. Cirrus Clouds

10. Cirrus Clouds

11. Cirrus Clouds

12. Cirrus Clouds

13. Cirrus Clouds

14. Stratus clouds are low clouds. They form a layer like a blanket.

15. Stratus Clouds
Stratus Clouds stretch across the sky in low, large flat layers. They are like fog, but they do not reach the ground. They often produce mist or drizzle.

16. Stratus clouds are made of water droplets.
When temperatures are cold enough, these clouds may also contain ice particles and snow.

17. Stratus Clouds

18. Stratus Clouds

19. Stratus Clouds

20. Stratus Clouds

21. Stratus Clouds

22. Cumulus Clouds
Cumulus clouds are nice weather clouds. Sometimes they can form into big thunderstorm clouds.

23. Nice Weather Cumulus

24. Nice Weather Cumulus

25. Nice Weather Cumulus

26. Nice Weather Cumulus

27. Writing Activity:
Write three sentences about your favorite kind of cloud. Make sure you write why you like your favorite cloud!
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