Clouds - Elementary GLOBE

Clouds Module

In this book, descriptions of cloud types are combined with analogies related to cloud shapes and are acted out by the GLOBE Kids. Activities give students the opportunity to describe the shape and appearance of cumulus clouds and learn the types of weather that are associated with cumulus clouds. They identify cloud types using cloud classification names and explore the three types of contrails.

Storybook: Do You Know That Clouds Have Names? Book PDF (printer friendly) Activities: Cloud Fun Cloudscape To Spread or Not To Spread 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 help@nasaglobe.org for more information about translation approval.

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