Use satellite technology to determine the different cloud types that are seen from a satellite in space. Compare to your own digital photos of clouds taken from ground level. Characterize cloud patterns locally and globally with associated changes in weather conditions. Forecast local weather based on your cloud observations.
| Relevant Disciplines: | Earth & Space Science Biology Chemistry Physics |
| Grade Level: | 5-12 |
| Adaptable to Other Grades: | Yes |
| Time Required (class periods): | 1-2 |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Additional Resources Available: | Yes |
Next Generation Science Standards addressed in this lesson:
5-ESS2-1
MS-ESS2-5
HS-ESS2-4
| Lesson Resources for Analyzing the Antarctic Ozone Hole | |
| File Type/Link | Description |
| Video-mpeg | Animated sequence of GOES imagery of Hurricane Katrina, 13 sec, 640x48, 6.9MB |
| Document-pdf | Cloud Chart from NOAA & NASA: "Introduction to Clouds" & "Sky Watcher Chart," 1.19MB |