Lesson 33 of 84 · Fossils
Experiment⭐ 30 XPTypes of Clouds (Part 2)
Types of Clouds (Part 2).
🎯 Your mission
Predict it first. Then prove yourself right (or wrong).
⚡ The twist
Nature loves to surprise the careful watcher.
Mind = Blown
🔬 The more you look, the more nature shows you.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you start: write down what you think will happen, and why.
What You'll Learn
Clouds come in different types: fluffy cumulus, flat stratus, and wispy cirrus clouds.
Key Words
Tap a word to see its definition.
Materials Needed
- cups
- thermometer
- rain gauge
- cotton balls
- food coloring
- clear container
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
- Wash hands after handling materials.
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
Steps
Read the introduction. What is this lesson about?
Make a mini water cycle: put warm water in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and place an ice cube on top. Watch what happens.
Look for something that changed. What is it?
Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What are clouds made of?
Where you see this in real life
This shows up in your everyday life more than you'd think.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Try one experiment in real life this week — even a tiny one.
For the dinner table
“What's the most surprising thing you learned today?”
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