Identifying Clouds

Date: June 08, 2020

How Cool is That?! –Environmental Education for pre-K – age 99

Cloud gazing … the perfect summer activity. Funny and beautiful cloud shapes are not just amusing; they can tell us about what kind weather is coming.

  1. Elementary GLOBE offers a picture story book for teachers (and parents) to teach cloud types to kids called, Do You Know that Clouds Have Names? (Bonus: It’s packed with information to help adults answer questions from inquisitive minds!)
  2. Amaze your friends and family with your ability to predict the weather! To learn cloud types and what kind of weather they predict, visit The 10 Basic Types of Clouds.
  3. Going for a walk or drive? Print out one of these cloud ID tools to take with you!

Soon you’ll be a pro at identifying clouds and what they mean!