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Teacher Resources
Password: amstiteach!
http://www.amsti.org/

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The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative is the Alabama Department of Education's initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide. Its mission is to provide all students in Grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or post-secondary studies (college and career ready).

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The Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative is the Alabama Department of Education's initiative to improve math and science teaching statewide. Its mission is to provide all students in Grades K-12 with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or post-secondary studies (college and career ready).

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Recommended for children ages 2 and up. Help young children understand the importance of sun protection through this fun, four minute, sing-along video. Children will join Guy and his dog, Norman, to learn about the many ways to play safely in the sun. Recommended for children ages 2 to 6.

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Sing simple songs alone and with others following the contour of the melody.

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Use one sheet of the sun-sensitive paper to create a class nature collage with leaves, sticks, rocks, and other little bits of nature.

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Science  Observe and describe the effects of sunlight on Earth’s surface.

Technology (Digital Literacy & Computer Science) Use a design process in a guided setting to create an artifact or solve a problem.

Reading (RL.K.1, SL.K.1) Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Engineering Defining problems, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, engaging in argument from evidence.

Art Sing simple songs alone and with others following the contour of melody. Use selected materials to produce works of art.

Mathematics (K-CC5, K-CC6, (K-MD2, K-G1 ) Count to tell the number of objects, describe and compare measurable attributes, identify and describe shapes, and building foundational knowledge of area

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https://www.globe.gov/

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The Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program.

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https://twitter.com/i/status/1004457120446734336

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity https://t.co/M8d2oIj2kT

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity pic.twitter.com/M8d2oIj2kT
— Laurel Coons 🧬🧬🧬 (@LaurelCoons) June 6, 2018

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity https://t.co/M8d2oIj2kT

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity https://t.co/M8d2oIj2kT

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Why Planes Leave White Trails In The Sky:

🛩At high altitudes the air is thin and cold

🛩Water vapor from the hot engine turns to ice mid-air, which we see as white lines in the sky (contrails)

🛩Long contrails occur in humid conditions, short contrails occur in low humidity

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Contact your AMSTI Science Specialist if you need your school code
https://carolinascienceonline.com/#/

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Weather Walk COS Correlations + 3Ds and Learning Strategies 2018.pdf

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Kindergarten CCRS Correlation Document 2018.pdf

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Tutorial Video

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http://www.hand2mind.com/pdf/hos/stem/79630TG_HOSSTEM_SSE_BLM%20K_web.pdf

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cKJr3-bJg4

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Cartoons for Children😮 All about Clouds for Kids🌨️Science Videos for Kids. Education for 1st Grade

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http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-clouds.htm

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Clouds

What are clouds?
A cloud is a large collection of very tiny droplets of water or ice crystals. The droplets are so small and light that they can float in the air.
How are clouds formed?

All air contains water, but near the ground it is usually in the form of an invisible gas called water vapor. When warm air rises, it expands and cools. Cool air can't hold as much water vapor as warm air, so some of the vapor condenses onto tiny pieces of dust that are floating in the air and forms a tiny droplet around each dust particle. When billions of these droplets come together they become a visible cloud.

Why are clouds white?
Since light travels as waves of different lengths, each color has its very own unique wavelength. Clouds are white because their water droplets or ice crystals are large enough to scatter the light of the seven wavelengths (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet), which combine to produce white light.

Why do clouds turn gray?
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, usually a mixture of both. The water and ice scatter all light, making clouds appear white. If the clouds get thick enough or high enough all the light above does not make it through, hence the gray or dark look. Also, if there are lots of other clouds around, their shadow can add to the gray or multicolored gray appearance.

Why do clouds float? A cloud is made up of liquid water droplets. A cloud forms when air is heated by the sun. As it rises, it slowly cools it reaches the saturation point and water condenses, forming a cloud. As long as the cloud and the air that its made of is warmer than the outside air around it, it floats!

Clouds move with the wind. High cirrus clouds are pushed along by the jet stream, sometimes traveling at more than 100 miles-per-hour. When clouds are part of a thunderstorm they usually travel at 30 to 40 mph. How do clouds move?

Why do clouds form at different heights in the atmosphere?
The characteristics of clouds are dictated by the elements available, including the amount of water vapor, the temperatures at that height, the wind, and the interplay of other air masses.
There are many different types of fog, but fog is mostly formed when southerly winds bring warm, moist air into a region, possibly ending a cold outbreak. As the warm, moist air flows over much colder soil or snow, dense fog often forms. Warm, moist air is cooled from below as it flows over a colder surface. If the air is near saturation, moisture will condense out of the cooled air and form fog. With light winds, the fog near the ground can become thick and reduce visibilities to zero. How is fog formed?
(Graphic Credit: USA TODAY.)

You need warm air! Southerly winds bring warm, moist air over cold ground or snow.

Fog Forms! Moisture condenses into fog as air is cooled from below.

Cloud Chart

Cloud Group

Cloud Height

Cloud Types

High Clouds = Cirrus

Above 18,000 feet

Cirrus
Cirrostratus
Cirrocumulus

Middle Clouds = Alto

6,500 feet to 18,000 feet

Altostratus
Altocumulus

Low Clouds = Stratus

Up to 6,500 feet

Stratus
Stratocumulus
Nimbostratus

Clouds with Vertical Growth

Cumulus
Cumulonimbus

Special Clouds

Mammatus
Lenticular
Fog
Contrails

Cirrus Clouds
Cirrus clouds are the most common of the high clouds. They are composed of ice and are thin, wispy clouds blown in high winds into long streamers. Cirrus clouds are usually white and predict fair to pleasant weather. By watching the movement of cirrus clouds you can tell from which direction weather is approaching. When you see cirrus clouds, it usually indicates that a change in the weather will occur within 24 hours.

Cirrocumulus clouds appear as small, rounded white puffs that appear in long rows. The small ripples in the cirrocumulus clouds sometime resemble the scales of a fish. Cirrocumulus clouds are usually seen in the winter and indicate fair, but cold weather. In tropical regions, they may indicate an approaching hurricane.

"Alto" Clouds
Stratus clouds are uniform grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky. They resemble fog that doesn't reach the ground. Light mist or drizzle sometimes falls out of these clouds.

Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds that look like pieces of floating cotton. Cumulus clouds are often called "fair-weather clouds". The base of each cloud is flat and the top of each cloud has rounded towers. When the top of the cumulus clouds resemble the head of a cauliflower, it is called cumulus congestus or towering cumulus. These clouds grow upward and they can develop into giant cumulonimbus clouds, which are thunderstorm clouds.

Cumulonimbus clouds are thunderstorm clouds. High winds can flatten the top of the cloud into an anvil-like shape. Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with heavy rain, snow, hail, lightning and even tornadoes. The anvil usually points in the direction the storm is moving.
Cumulus Clouds Stratus Clouds
Mammatus clouds are low hanging bulges that droop from cumulonimbus clouds. Mammatus clouds are usually associated with severe weather. Altostratus clouds are gray or blue-gray mid level clouds composed of ice crystals and water droplets. The clouds usually cover the entire sky. In the thinner areas of the clouds, the sun may be dimly visible as a round disk. Altostratus clouds often form ahead of storms with continuous rain or snow.

Lenticular clouds are caused by a wave wind pattern created by the mountains. They look like discs or flying saucers that form near mountains.

Fog is a cloud on the ground. It is composed of billions of tiny water droplets floating in the air. Fog exists if the atmospheric visibility near the Earth's surface is reduced to 1 kilometer or less.

Contrails are condensation trails left behind jet aircrafts. Contrails form when hot humid air from jet exhaust mixes with environmental air of low vapor pressure and low temperature. The mixing is a result of turbulence generated by the engine exhaust. Special Clouds

Fractus clouds are small, ragged cloud fragments that are usually found under an ambient cloud base. They form or have broken off from a larger cloud, and are generally sheared by strong winds, giving them a jagged, shredded appearance. Fractus have irregular patterns, appearing much like torn pieces of cotton candy. They change constantly, often forming and dissipating rapidly. They do not have clearly defined bases. Sometimes they are persistent and form very near the surface.

Green Clouds are often associated with severe weather. The green color is not completely understood, but it is thought to have something to do with having a high amount of liquid water drops and hail inside the clouds. In the Great Plains region of the U.S. green clouds are associated with storms likely to produce hail and tornadoes.

Cloud Activities Lesson Plan: Here is a great lesson plan on clouds. In this activity, kids see clouds form when they breath on spoons. When warm, moist breath hits the cool spoon, water vapor condenses and turns into a cloud--or water you can see. Note: This is a PDF file, so you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Lesson Plan: Here is a great lesson plan on identifying clouds. In this activity, kids build a cloud finder and identify what clouds they see outside. Note: This is a PDF file, so you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Lesson Plan: Here is a great lesson plan focusing on different types of clouds, how they are formed, and what they indicate about the weather. This activity is for grades 3-6. Note: This is a PDF file, so you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Cloud Experiment: Here is a great experiment that allows the kids to make a cloud in a bottle.

Fog Experiment: Here is a great experiment that allows the kids to make fog.
Pressure Experiment: Here is an experiment that shows how pressure is created in our atmosphere by sucking an egg in a bottle. This is a very cool experiment!
Science Fair Project Ideas: Here is a complete list of science fair project ideas. Discover the science behind the weather that impacts us every day.
Make A Barometer Experiment: Here is an experiment that allows the kids to make a barometer.

Evaporation Experiment: Here is an experiment that shows kids how evaporation takes place.

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Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids

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Weather Wiz Kids is a fun and safe website for kids about all the weather info they need to know. It contains tools for weather education, including weather games, activities, experiments, photos, a glossary and educational teaching materials for the classroom.

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https://thekindergartenconnection.com/rain-cloud-craft-for-kids/

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I'm super excited for spring and all the fun it brings: playing at the park, jumping in mud puddles (or in the case of my kids, riding their bikes through mud puddles and flinging mud on the back of their shirts), going on picnics, bike riding, planting flowers, and so much more.

When I think of spring, I often think of the favorite springtime proverb: April Showers Bring May Flowers. Since we will soon be approaching April, we decided to make this fun Rain Cloud Craft.

Rain Cloud Craft

This is a super inexpensive craft that uses items you likely have on hand. This makes it awesome for a classroom project or display!
Supplies:
Making the Rain Cloud Craft

1. Cut a paper plate in 1/2. This project uses just 1/2 of the paper plate per child.

2. Working in small sections, apply glue to the paper plate and add cotton balls, covering the plate.

3. Print the raindrops template onto white card stock.

4. Using watercolors, paint the raindrops and allow to dry.

5. Once dry, cut the raindrops out and hang from the cloud (plate). We used tape to attach one end of a piece of yarn to the back of each raindrop and the other end of the yarn to the back of the paper plate, so that the raindrops are hanging from the cloud. We used slightly different lengths of yarn for each raindrop.

Note on glue: I'm often quick to grab glue sticks for our projects, because they are easier to use and create less potential for a mess. However, I have been making an effort to use the liquid bottle of glue more often, because squeezing the glue bottle strengthens the muscles in little hands!

More fun for Spring

For even more spring themed fun, make your own spring flowers play dough kit, or download fun printables and games with our seasonal math and literacy bundle packs!

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Rain Cloud Craft for Kids - The Kindergarten Connection

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I'm super excited for spring and all the fun it brings: playing at the park, jumping in mud puddles (or in the case of my kids, riding their bikes through mud puddles and flinging mud on the back of their shirts), going on picnics, bike riding, planting flowers, and so much more.

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by Charles G. Shaw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vz2BgZW2Z4

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by Eric Carle

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by Paul Showers

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by Aliki

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by Karen Wallace

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by Nancy Evans Cooney