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=__Identifying Cloud Types__ =
 * //3rd Grade Science //**

//GLE 0307.8.3 Identify cloud types associated with particular atmospheric conditions.// //GLE 0307.8.4 Predict the weather based on cloud observations//

Whole Class with One Computer
This will be a basic instruction where the teacher will be in front of the class with a computer and IWB. She will use a PowerPoint presentation that provides information and pictures about four different types of clouds (Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus, and Cumulus). The teacher will include questions on the presentation to help students make connections between cloud types and the weather that each is associated with. Students will take part in class discussion. Teacher will allow individual students to come up and use IWB to draw their own version of what a certain cloud looks like. Other activities and outside assignments will be given after lecture.
 * __Description:__**

__**Materials:**__ Computer with Microsoft PowerPoint and IWB, can use text book which will contain same information and more pictures about cloud types. website where info and pictures were obtained from: []

Teacher will need to have PowerPoint presentation fully prepared and ready to show to class. (No real need to really adjust for a student with special needs since this is a basic lecture. The IWB will make viewing easy for those with impaired vision and teacher can include audio clips of some of the weather sounds associated with each cloud type. Any student should be able to access and touch/ use board when given permission by teacher)
 * __Before Class Presentation:__**

Teacher needs to make sure each student is paying attention and focusing on the lesson. By calling on different students to answer questions and then allowing them to draw on SmartBoard, their attention should be balanced fairly well. Some issues that might occur: students fighting over turn to draw on board, students talking during lesson, students laying their head down and resting, etc. All of these problems can be easily solved. The teacher will need to make sure and give directions on how to use IWB and what is proper behavior when using it.
 * __During Instruction:__**

Teacher can have posters prepared that have the four different types of clouds that will be discussed (pictures and information). She could have a radio that has sounds of weather that is associated with each one as well. Can still have students draw what each cloud looks like but on their own paper.
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Small Group with 4 Computers in the Classroom
Students will be split up in four groups for each of the four types of clouds that will be discussed in class. Each group then, will be assigned a specific cloud type. Students will then be asked to look up information and pictures on the Internet (use[| http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/cloud3.html] as main source). There will be requirements about how many pictures to find and what kind of specific information the teacher is looking for (weather association, description, etc.). The groups will then create a short, simple PowerPoint presentation that includes all of the required info (instruction on how to use PP will/should have already happened). Students will then present each slide show to the class.
 * __Description:__**

Computers, Internet, Microsoft PowerPoint, and textbook if needed for additional information
 * __Materials:__**

Teacher will need to make sure each computer's internet is working and that it contains PowerPoint. Teacher will also need to be prepared with rubric of what is expected in the PowerPoints as well as a list of websites that will help students find information about their assigned cloud type. Students with physical or visual disabilities might need to use an IWB so that it easier for them to use and see. However, they will be in a group where they can get assistance from fellow classmates.
 * __Before Class Presentation:__**

Teacher will need to monitor research to make sure students are using the computer and the group time appropriately, as well as to make sure they are staying on task. Possible problems: students use computer to log onto other websites, students get off track and use group time to socialize.
 * __During Instruction:__**

Have students form same groups, but give them a poster and craft supplies to demonstrate what they learned about their cloud type. Students can use text book and other books provided by teacher to look up information and draw pictures. They will still present their findings to the class.
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