All About Clouds

In this one-time Class, we will first learn about how Clouds form and discuss various types of clouds with multimedia visuals.  Then, as a class, we will create our experiment.  Based on the supplies you have, students can choose one project and time permitting may complete others.

1)  A Cloud in a Jar - supplies are needed during the second half of Class and are listed in the Supply List section but include: glass jar with screw on lid, hairspray or other type of aerosol, hot water (not boiling), ice

2)  Students may create a hands-on visual representation of the clouds we have learned about through the Lesson part and will need at least one piece of blue construction paper, cotton balls, and markers to label the clouds

3) a Rain Cloud - as time permits, we will need a glass jar, shaving cream or foaming hand soap, food coloring


Class will be locked 10 min from start to avoid disruption and for student and teacher overall enjoyment.  Once our Class recording is available everyone can watch our Class - this is especially important for those unable to attend during Class.


#2 can be completed through the duration of our Lesson portion and the other can be completed after Lesson Time.

You need:
To complete a Sky of Varied Clouds:
one piece of blue construction paper, cotton balls, and markers to label the clouds and thin markers, colored pencils, various blue markers thin to thick, blue crayons, glue


Following this first experiment #1, and time permitting, we'll complete a second experiment #3 to create a rain cloud.  Time permitting depends on engagement level of students throughout Class.

**Supply List:
Experiment Two:
glass jar with lid
very hot tap water (be safe - get parent help if you need it)
several ice cubes
aerosol hair spray

**some have substituted spray sunscreen and spray deodorant 


Experiment Three:
glass jar - no lid needed
water
shaving cream
blue food coloring that has a dropper type opening

**if you have shave gel, put some shave gel in a cup of water and if it floats, it should still work.  Others have still had success depending on the shave gel.  If you have a foaming soap, that works as well.  I've had students substitute soy sauce, watered down paint, and even juice for the food coloring**