Summary
Daniel introduces the three main cloud types — cirrus, cumulus, and stratus — plus cumulonimbus. Covers what each looks like, what weather it signals, and how clouds form from water vapor. Includes a visual guide to spotting each type.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals and can tell us about coming weather.
- What does a cirrus cloud look like? What does it usually mean for the weather?
- How is cumulus different from cumulonimbus?
- Look outside — what type of cloud do you see today?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, cumulonimbus, water vapor, condensation, precipitation.
Try it: Draw and label all 4 cloud types. Next to each, write the weather it often brings.