Clouds - Elementary GLOBE

Clouds Module

Even on cloudy days, the GLOBE kids figure out ways to learn more about the Earth. In this story, students will learn the names of the different cloud types and be able to relate them to terrestrial phenomena, like ripples on a pond or cotton candy. Students will also discover at what height each cloud type floats in the sky.

By the end of this module, students will be able to classify clouds based on their shape, determine what kind of weather is associated with each cloud and identify the three different types of contrails.

Storybook: Do You Know That Clouds Have Names? Book PDF: Printer-friendly eBook: For computers and tablets Print On-demand Paperback Activities: Cloud Fun Cloudscape To Spread or Not To Spread Coloring Page A Coloring Page B Help Printing Tips eBook Instructions

Elementary GLOBE Translations

Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce students in grades K-4 to the study of Earth system science. Each module includes a science-based fictional storybook, three learning activities and teacher's notes with a glossary of relevant scientific terminology. 

Translated versions

GLOBE strives to provide translations of materials in the official U.N. languages.

Currently, these resources are available in:

• Arabic 
• French
• German
• Norwegian
• Spanish

To download a translated version, click on the corresponding language below. Not all storybooks and activities have been translated into every language. To add a language to this list, email GLOBEhelp@ucar.edu for more information about translation approval.

Elementary GLOBE Translations: العربية| Français | Deutsch | Norsk | Español