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Cloud Webquest
A Webquest for Sixth Grade Science
Marty Breazeale
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Clouds |
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How do factors impact our Earth's weather patterns? |
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Task |
Process |
Resources |
Conclusion |
Evaluation |
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Introduction
Did you ever gaze at
the clouds and wonder about the weather?
Did you know that you can be a junior meteorologist?
After completing this web quest, you will have the power and the
knowledge. Relax, enjoy, and imagine…you'll be a meteorologist in no
time. Good luck!!
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Task
Your job is to create
flashcards of the ten cloud types. You
may print from the web site, or you may draw your own pictures depending
on your artistic ability. Label
the name of the cloud on the back. Using
information from the web links provided, create a five-word vocabulary
list for each cloud type. Be
able to justify why you selected the words for each type.
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Process
You will work in teams
of four. Select a team captain. Divide
the assignments. Although each
member may have a specific job, it is the responsibility of all members to
check behind all other members to ensure completion of all components of
the assignment
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Resources
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/cloud.htm
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/weather1.htm
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Conclusion
You have now completed your flashcards and vocabulary
lists for different kinds of clouds.
You have learned how clouds form, what types of
clouds there are, and what each kind of cloud tells us about the weather.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You are now CLOUD-CRAZY!
Ask yourself:
Is there anything else I would like to know about weather
prediction and clouds?
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Evaluation
Successful completion of Activity Page:
40 points
Cloud Flash Cards: 30 points
Vocabulary: 15 points
Vocabulary
Explanations: 15 points
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