Preparation:
Prior to the first lesson, divide the class into cooperative working groups of four or five
and have each group cut out a set of six cloud cards (included). Each card will display
the following information:
- Picture of the cloud with its name
- Altitude range (0–2 km, 2–6 km, 6–12 km) for each type - some altitudes may be
supplied in meters or feet to encourage student conversion of units - Composition of the cloud (water, water and ice, or just ice)
You may want to add to the cards provided by making additional cards for altostratus,
altocumulus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, and nimbostratus.
Reference:
Berman, Ann E.