Thursday 09/21 Science - How can we predict when it's going to storm?

Purpose: I can make predictions about the weather by observing clouds and their changes.

1. Whole Group: How can we predict when it's going to storm?
2. Application: Will It Storm?
3. Reading: "Summer Vacation" at ReadWorksDigital
4. Extension: Now that you are watching the sky with your Storm Spotter’s Guide, you may notice these sky sights:
• Cirrus clouds — These wispy clouds usually signal fair weather. Learn more about them here.
• Contrails — These white lines that stretch across the sky are clouds that form around small particles that exist in airplane exhaust. Learn more about them here and view a gallery of contrail photos here.