A WebQuest for
Elementary Students
SOL Science 3.1,
4.1, 4.6
Introduction
Do you walk around with your head in the clouds? Do you look at the clouds and see animals and other peculiar items? Today you're going to go cloud crazy! You have just been hired as Stonewall Jackson Elementary School's new meteorologist. You will become an expert on different types of fluffy white clouds in the sky.
Task
Your task is to develop a Cloud Journal. In your journal, you will include drawings of the three different types of clouds. You will also write a brief description of each cloud. You will need to answer the cloud questions that are listed on this page. I have made a handout for you. Download here.
Resources
Wild, Wild Weather Page
Process
This quest can be done in groups or single students, depending on class size.
- Use the Wild,
Wild Weather Page to answer these questions in your cloud journal:
- a. What are clouds made of?
- b. Tell how clouds are formed.
- c. Give examples of puffy clouds and flat clouds.
- Using the Athena Weather Page,
complete your cloud journal.
- a. What are the three types of clouds?
- b. Draw a picture of each type.
- c. Describe each type of cloud.
- d. What type of weather does each type of cloud bring?
- Look out the window! What types of clouds do you see in the sky today?
- Make a prediction about tomorrow's weather.
Evaluation
- Make sure you answered all questions completely and accurately.
- Check your work for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.
Conclusion
You have now completed your Cloud Journal! You should have a better understanding of the three types of clouds and how clouds operate. You can try your hand at predicting the weather. Congratulations!!! You have earned the right to be a Stonewall Jackson meteorologist!
This page was designed by Melissa Warren, Resource Teacher/Tech Coordinator.
Cloud graphic: Athena Weather Page.
