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ESS.K.1.1 Analyze and interpret data to compare changes in the environment due to weather.

ESS.K.1.2 Use mathematics and computational thinking to summarize daily weather conditions noting changes that occur from day to day and throughout the year.

ESS.K.1.3 Obtain, evaluate and communicate information to compare weather patterns that occur from season to season.

This last standard would be used toward the end of the weather unit.

NC.K.MD.3 Classify objects into given categories; count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.

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K-ESS2-1. Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

[Clarification Statement: Examples of qualitative observations could include descriptions of the weather (such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and warm); examples of quantitative observations could include numbers of sunny, windy, and rainy days in a month. Examples of patterns could include that it is usually cooler in the morning than in the afternoon and the number of sunny days versus cloudy days in different months.]

[Assessment Boundary: Assessment of quantitative observations limited to whole numbers and relative measures such as warmer/cooler.]

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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Students will learn about global warming through discussion about temperature. We can discuss different ways to reduce our carbon footprint and keep our global temperatures at a safe level.

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Gannon Medwick, the meteorologist from WECT news, will come and speak to our students about what it means to be a meteorologist.

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Gannon Medwick joined the WECT First Alert Weather Team as chief meteorologist in 2013. Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Gannon earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Penn State in 2003 and his career quickly took him to North Carolina. Gannon worked as morning meteorologist with WNCT of Greenville, New Bern, and Morehead City starting in 2004.

Gannon has calmly guided viewers through dozens of impactful eastern Carolina tropical systems including four in-market hurricane landfalls: Ophelia, Irene, Florence, and Isaias. "Between hurricanes, tornadoes, and winter storms, I've seen a lot of good people and places hit hard. You know those lazy days with warm sun and a mellow sea breeze? I appreciate those kinds of days a lot knowing how tough things can get."

In the community, Gannon is a proponent of math and science education and has volunteered with the North Carolina Science Olympiad. Gannon loves pets, especially dogs, so showcasing local four-legged friends as part of his daily dog walking forecast is one of his favorite parts of his job. He, his two daughters and a feisty Lab-mix named Ember live in New Hanover County.

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Gannon Medwick joined the WECT First Alert Weather Team as chief meteorologist in 2013. Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Gannon earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Penn State in 2003 and his career quickly took him to N.C.

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How can we help our planet and prevent climate change?

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How can we help our planet and prevent climate change?

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The Effects of Outdoor Science Lessons with Elementary School Students on Preservice Teacher's Self-Efficacy

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The Effects of Outdoor Science Lessons with Elementary School Students on Preservice Teacher's Self-Efficacy

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Carrier, S. J. (2009). The Effects of Outdoor Science Lessons with Elementary School Students on Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 21(2), 35–48. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43155850

This study was prompted by pre-service teachers who were less comfortable teaching science as opposed to other subjects.  This gave the researchers an idea to have these teachers come up with science lessons that they would teach outside.  The hope was that the students would be more excited and engaged during these lessons and that engagement would help improve the teacher’s self-efficacy, which is their confidence in being able to successfully teach a particular concept/lesson.

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Elementary Teachers' Use of Language to Label and Interpret Science Concepts

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Elementary Teachers' Use of Language to Label and Interpret Science Concepts

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Glen, N. J., & Dotger, S. (2009). Elementary teachers’ use of language to label and interpret science concepts. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 21(4), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03182358

This article focuses on the impact that teaching our elementary students to be scientifically literate has on their academic success in the field of science in their future years in school.  As teachers, it is important that we use scientific vocabulary when referring to specific topics and concepts.  Modeling that vocabulary usage helps the students use these words in their own conversations.  Also, as the students get older, the amount of scientific language increases in their textbooks, therefore, it is even more important that elementary teachers help to set the foundation for scientific literacy.

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Identifying effective climate change education strategies: a systematic review of the research.

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Identifying effective climate change education strategies: a systematic review of the research.

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Monroe, M. C., Plate, R. R., Oxarart, A., Bowers, A., & Chaves, W. A. (2019). Identifying effective climate change education strategies: a systematic review of the research. Environmental Education Research, 25(6), 791–812. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504622.2017.1360842

Due to the looming threats of global warming and climate change, it has become more important than ever to educate our children about these topics. This topic, however, is difficult to teach due to its controversial nature. This researchers for this study examined many key strategies to decide what the most effective ways are to teach children about climate change.  The results of that study proved that for the students to get the most out of lessons on these topics, the lessons needed to be engaging and the material being taught needed to be relatable to the children. The data was that was gathered provided great insights into various strategies that teachers could use create metacognitive lessons about this topic.

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Hope and Climate change: the importance of hope for environmental engagement among young people.

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Hope and Climate change: the importance of hope for environmental engagement among young people.

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Ojala, M. (2012). Hope and climate change: the importance of hope for environmental engagement among young people. Environmental Education Research, 18(5), 625–642.

The topic of climate change is one that is both controversial and depressing.  Yes, it is important for the youth of our country to understand the impacts of global warming and climate change, however, possessing that knowledge can lead to anxiety and depression.  This article explains how we need to teach these concepts with one key factor in mind, “hope.”  Including hope in our teaching will help to curb that pessimistic attitude and inspire the future generations to find ways to make more sustainable choices, help them educate older generations about these impacts, and make them want to find solutions to these huge environmental problems.

Hundreds of people participated in the various adaptations of this study.  The results indicated that young people needed to use their knowledge of this topic and correlate it with a feeling of hope.  This feeling of hope can inspire and engage youths into finding solutions to these very real and pressing environmental issues.

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This is a wonderful introduction to the concepts of population and what our individual impacts have on our planet.

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A simulation and gardening lab that gives students hands-on experience with the effects of increasing population density.

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Sharing a Small World: A K-2 Intro to Population & Carrying Capacity

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A primer for young learners to be used as an introduction to population themes and concepts.

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This is a great story that shows how everything that we do impacts our planet. We need to make the choice to do the right thing in order to help prevent climate change.

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What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick & Illustrated by Colleen M. Madden

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This is the story of how weather can affect our plans. It is adorable!

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A Little Bit Worried - A Children's Book about Weather Worries and Friendship

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A very cute story about friendship and the seasons.

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And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner read by Mrs Dorsey

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This is an adorable book that talks about meteorology and different types of weather.

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Kids book read aloud -The Meteorologist in me - Children's bedtime stories - Storytime Haven

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This book is a fantastic way to teach about temperature and the concept of degrees.

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Vooks - Stories and Read Alouds for Kids

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The Very Cold, Freezing, No-Number Day! | Animated Read Aloud Kids Book | Vooks Narrated Storybooks

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Using information about our local weather in Wilmington, NC, will help to create personal connections to the weather unit.

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Wilmington, NC Weather Forecast | AccuWeather

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Wilmington, NC Weather Forecast, with current conditions, wind, air quality, and what to expect for the next 3 days.

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This website has tons of resources that can be used to teach the concepts of weather and climate.

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We answer some of your biggest questions!

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This is a PDF that can be printed and sent home with students so that they can continue the conversation about climate change with their parents/guardians.

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What is the Difference between Weather and Climate?

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What is the Difference between Weather and Climate?

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Now that students know about the weather and what the term "climate" means, it is important to engage them in one of their generation's biggest challenges, combating the effects of climate change and doing everything in their power to reverse it.

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What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?

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Providing educators with standards-based videos, activities and lessons to increase STEM literacy through the lens of NASA

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This website provides resources to educators when it comes to science education.

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Earth and Space Science Resources Funded by NASA | PBS LearningMedia

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Engage K–12 students with phenomena and science practices using this collection of supplementary digital media resources created by GBH in collaboration with NASA. The resources align with key NGSS Earth, space, and physical science disciplinary core ideas. To ensure that science content is accessible for all students, supports are included for students with disabilities or who are English learners; many resources have Spanish translations.

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The GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program is an international science and education program that focuses on promoting scientific literacy and building connections between people passionate about the environment. GLOBE has three primary goals: increasing environmental awareness, contributing to increased scientific understanding of the Earth and supporting improved student achievement in science and mathematics. By participating in GLOBE, students, teachers, researchers and lifelong learners can connect with the program’s global community.

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Brazils very first Train the Trainer (TTT) Workshop was held from 27-29 June 2016, at the Aerospace Brazilian Agency (AEB) in the capital city of Brasilia.

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This is one option for a weather journal that can be used to track and predict the weather.

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Kindergarten Weather Journal by Science With Sprinkles | TPT

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This is one option for a weather journal that can be used to track and predict the weather.

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Kindergarten Weather Journal by Science With Sprinkles | TPT

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Dive into the world of I Am a Meteorologist with your child or class, and uncover a blend of learning and fun in this delightful early childhood activity!

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I Am a Meteorologist | Early Childhood Activity | Gryphon House

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Dive into the world of I Am a Meteorologist with your child or class, and uncover a blend of learning and fun in this delightful early childhood activity!

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You can help NASA scientists studying clouds! Just complete this Cloud Observations Report Form. If you need help, ask an adult to join you in your observations.

Then, upload the information you collected to the Globe Observer App using the Clouds tool. Your observations will help scientists confirm similar measurements made by satellites orbiting Earth.

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Have you ever looked up at the clouds and wondered what gives them different shapes, sizes and colors? Put yourself in the shoes of NASA scientists as you learn about different cloud types and how they form. Then, make your own cloud observations and record what you see. You can even share your observations with NASA cloud scientists to help them with their research!

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The Types of Clouds and What They Mean Project | NASA/JPL Edu

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Have you ever looked up at the clouds and wondered what gives them different shapes, sizes and colors? Put yourself in the shoes of NASA scientists as you learn about different cloud types and how they form. Then, make your own cloud observations and record what you see.

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National Science Weather Service for Teachers and Parents

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National Science Weather Service for Teachers and Parents

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This website has many other sites linked to it that provide incredible content knowledge resources for teachers and parents.

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Lesson plans and activities for teaching about weather to kids in upper elementary and middle school. Developed by National Center for Atmospheric Research and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
http://www.eo.ucar.edu/educators/KC_guide_intro.html

The Clouds Outside My Window!
Apicture book on clouds created by a National Weather Service Meteorologist with a to make your own!

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Weather Science Content for Parents and Teachers

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Lesson plans and activities for teaching about weather to kids in upper elementary and middle school. Developed by National Center for Atmospheric Research and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. http://www.eo.ucar.edu/educators/KC_guide_intro.html The Clouds Outside My Window! Apicture book on clouds created by a National Weather Service Meteorologist with a to make your own!

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All of the Padlet sections have websites listed or linked.

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Adapting a Struggling Science Unit Lauren Maasch

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This story explores meteorology and the whole idea of weather prediction.

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What Will The Weather Be? | Read Aloud for Kids| Kindergarten | Ms. Rhone

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This non fiction book is a great way to introduce students to weather vocabulary.

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Weather Words by: Gail Gibbons | Read Aloud for Kids | Kindergarten | Ms. Rhone

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This non fiction text is a great way to teach about different weather phenomena.

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National Geographic Kids "Weather" by Kristin Baird Rattini in HD

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This episode of "Weird But True" is a great way to get students interested in different forms of extreme weather. We will discuss the consequences of this type of weather as well as ways to prepare ourselves for it.

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Storm Chasers🌪️ | Weird But True! | S1 E2 | Full Episode | @natgeokids

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Setting up a weather station outside of the classroom is a great way to show students how to use the different weather tools.

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Would you like to forecast or track the weather from your own house-without the Internet, television, or radio? It's easy. Not only can you put together your own weather station, you can build the equipment yourself!

Meteorologists, people who study weather, predict weather based on past weather. They track changes in temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and precipitation. To track the weather like a meteorologist you'll need:

Once you set up your weather station, you'll soon begin to notice how different patterns predict certain kinds of weather-just like a meteorologist. Good luck!

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The instruments you'll need to build your own weather station

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Blippi is a very popular show amongst younger kids. This episode does a great job explaining different types of weather and it introduces students to various weather vocabulary words.

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Blippi Learns About The Weather! Educational Videos For Kids

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This is a fabulous introductory video to students about climate change and the effects that it has on all of us. After all, this generation will be the one that will be directly effected by climate change and they will be responsible for combating it.

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Climate Change 101 | Keep The Environment Safe | The Dr Binocs Show | Peekaboo Kidz

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This is another climate change video. It is a little bit shorter and more succinct so if you have time constraints, this might be a better option for your students.

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Climate Change for Kids Video - Global Warming  (Learning Videos For Kids)

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This book provides an engaging way to teach children about extreme weather.

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Magic School Bus Presents: Wild Weather (book read aloud)

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This book does a great job explaining the different seasons and how they change.

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Mrs. Kim Reads Four Seasons Make A Year (READ-ALOUD)

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Learning about the Seasons with Pete the Cat

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Learning about the Seasons with Pete the Cat

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This is a great experiment that shows kids how clouds can only hold so much water before precipitation begins.

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How to make a Rain cloud in a jar science experiment

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This is a great teacher resource filled with lesson plans, activities, and short narratives to help engage students.

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Educating the Next Generation

A central part of our mission, since our earliest days, has been to educate the next generation of leaders, voters, and parents to think critically about population trends and how they impact the natural world and human well-being. We do this through our Population Education program (PopEd), which is geared toward K-12 students, and through outreach directly to college and university professors.

Without our programs, most American students wouldn't be exposed in a meaningful way to population concepts-we work every day to reach as many young people as possible with classroom materials that encourage them to think about their place in supporting sustainable development, conservation, and human health and rights. We strive to prompt thoughtful discussions about our roles and responsibilities as only one of millions of species that share this finite planet.

K-12 Population Education

PopEd is a national program that provides resources and professional development for K-12 educators focusing on human population trends and their impacts on natural resources, environmental quality and human well being.

Population Education for K-12 Students

Higher Education

By including population trends and dynamics in higher education, we can prepare tomorrow's professionals to work toward cost-effective, rights-based solutions to climate change-namely, voluntary family planning and girls' education.

Population Studies for Higher Education

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Our K-12 PopEd program reaches 3 million North American students each year. We also work with college professors and secondary students.

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This activity creates a word web (we may use picture cards instead of words for Kindergarten) to show the relationship between people and resources.

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A great introductory book about clouds for children.

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Little Cloud By Eric Carle - Read Well - Read Aloud Videos for Kids.

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This book goes into detail about the different types of clouds.

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Clouds by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Frané Lessac

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This website provides instructions for how to create a cloud book!