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Title-
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Describe weather associated with cloud types: cumulus, cumulonimbus, cirrus, and stratus. |
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Background-
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weather
cumulus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
stratus |
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Expected Outcome Of This Lesson Plan-
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1. Students will learn the four main cloud types
2. Students will learn what type of weather corresponds with different cloud types. |
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Teacher Objectives-
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1.Students will prepare a chart explaining four different cloud types and their associated weather |
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Resources-
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Cardstock
Cotton balls
markers
ELMO projector |
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Teaching Methods-
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1. Lesson Introduction-
1.Read-aloud of Tomie dePaolo's The Cloud Book.
2. Introduction of project |
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2. Lesson Progression-
1. Model chart from ELMO projector at front of room while students follow along making their own chart. |
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3. Guided Practice-
1.Students will create their own cloud type chart. |
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4. Student Practice-
1.Graded cloud type worksheet.
2.Cloud type quiz |
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5. Learner Accommodations-
1.ELL students will need help with story problems on cloud type quiz. |
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6. Assessment-
1.Teacher review/grading of cloud type worksheet.
2.Grade on cloud type quiz. |
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7. Lesson Closure-
1.WSI - Have students write Weather Scene Investigator situations in groups and pass around for other groups to solve. |
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Measuring Student Progress-
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1.Grade on cloud type quiz
2.Grade on cloud type worksheet.
3.Evaluate how quickly
students solve WSI scenarios. |
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