Grade: 4
Subject: Science
Title-
Describe weather associated with cloud types: cumulus, cumulonimbus, cirrus, and stratus.
 
Background-
weather
cumulus
cumulonimbus
cirrus
stratus
 


Expected Outcome Of This Lesson Plan-
1. Students will learn the four main cloud types
2. Students will learn what type of weather corresponds with different cloud types.
 
Teacher Objectives-
1.Students will prepare a chart explaining four different cloud types and their associated weather
 
Resources-
Cardstock
Cotton balls
markers
ELMO projector
 
Teaching Methods-

1. Lesson Introduction-

1.Read-aloud of Tomie dePaolo's The Cloud Book.
2. Introduction of project
 

2. Lesson Progression-

1. Model chart from ELMO projector at front of room while students follow along making their own chart.
 

3. Guided Practice-

1.Students will create their own cloud type chart.
 

4. Student Practice-

1.Graded cloud type worksheet.
2.Cloud type quiz
 

5. Learner Accommodations-

1.ELL students will need help with story problems on cloud type quiz.
 

6. Assessment-

1.Teacher review/grading of cloud type worksheet.
2.Grade on cloud type quiz.
 

7. Lesson Closure-

1.WSI - Have students write Weather Scene Investigator situations in groups and pass around for other groups to solve.
 
Measuring Student Progress-
1.Grade on cloud type quiz
2.Grade on cloud type worksheet.
3.Evaluate how quickly
students solve WSI scenarios.
 

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