Resource Alternatives

Books:            

Earth Science Textbook

Clouds and How They Form

Let’s Review Earth Science

Weather and Climate

 Earth Science Laboratory Manual

Encyclopedia Britannica

Videos:                       The Weather Channel Cable in the Classroom Series

                                    Weather and Climate

                                    Cloud Formations

Manipulatives/Materials:    

Meter stick                  

Bicycle tire                  

Beakers

Thermometer               

Air pump                    

 Water Ice cubes                     

Stirring rod                  

Dropper

Transparent plastic lids                         

Pencils

Flour                           

Shallow Pan                

Sieve

Computer Software:               Sunburst Computer Software – All Together Weather

Teacher-made Resources:     In-class laboratory manual

                                                Climate charts

                                                Cloud charts

                                                Precipitation guide

Other Resources:       Internet

http://weather.com   

http://msnbc.com/weather

                                    Sunburst Computer Software – All Together Weather

                                    Audio-visual tapes based on classroom textbook