This is a student activity that shows what happens to clouds when it rains. Outstanding - The purpose of this site is to introduce a number of cloud classifications, different types of precipitation and the mechanisms responsible for producing them. This excellent resource includes K-12 procedures for weather observations and guidelines for forecasting, using appropriate instruments and maps to help students apply their knowledge and experiences about weather to associate weather trends and patterns in the process of making accurate forecasts. Most of these sites have links to other sites. This site contains student activities.
Weather is a result of changing atmosphere conditions.
The students will identify the types of weather indicated by three major cloud types during the seasons of the year. This site provides students with the opportunity to follow directions to make their very own weather station. The site gives step by step directions for students to make a rain gauge, compass, barometer, hygrometer, weather vane and weather journal. The site provides students with a link to Franklin's Forecast to find other weather activities and curriculum links. You can download audio clips and you can order the cassette by mail or e-mail.