Introduction to Meteorology: Make Your Own Cloud!

Completed by 13 learners

Ages 9-14

Live One-Time Class

Have you ever wondered about clouds? How they are made and why the look so different. This is a class for you!

Dr. Amy Renn

Average rating:

4.7

Number of reviews:

(103 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-12 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours

Assessment

Informal Assessment

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7

In this course, Students will make their own cloud in a jar while they learn about how clouds are formed and how to determine the various cloud types. Students will come to understand the difference between cumulus, stratus, and cirrus clouds.  Students will further investigate the role of altitude on clouds to understand the variations of clouds that include altostratus, altocumulus , cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus, clouds. Finally, the role of rain and moisture will be discussed in relation to cloud formation so students will understand the difference between nimbostratus, cumulonimbus, stratocumulus clouds.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of clouds and cloud formations and have fun making their own cloud.

Other Details

Supply List

Make Your Own Cloud:
The Experiment will need PARENT SUPPORT  - the experiment is done in the last 10 minutes of the class, in other words at the :45 min mark. PLEASE NOTE: Per Outschool Policy, Parents must remain off camera during their assistance. 
a glass jar with metal lid (mason type works best with metal disk or an empty spaghetti sauce jars with metal lid)
1 cup of hot water from the tap (not boiling)
3-4 ice cubes
PARENT JOB: 1 match or long style lighter (the adult will light the match and hold it in the jar briefly then drop into the water)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Dr. Amy Renn

Joined November, 2020

4.7

103reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Welcome! I love to help students learn new skills and explore topics of interest! I have been teaching for over 24 years and can’t wait to share my love of learning with you and your family. I am a Nationally Board-Certified Teacher and have my Ph.D. in Education. 

I offer a wide variety of classes to meet a wide range of students' interests, needs, and ages. Check out my course options and choose one today. I promise you will have fun learning!

My teaching philosophy is to do whatever it takes to help your child learn. I like to build on your child’s background knowledge and interests to get them excited about topics. When children are excited about a topic, they learn without even realizing it!  Engaging learners make the process fun and exciting and create a foundation for a love of learning. 

I look forward to meeting you in one of my courses. See you soon!

Happy Learning, 
Dr. Amy R.