This website examines clouds and information on the following topics is provided:
The aim of this site is to assist students and teachers in their understanding of the above concepts. Links to other sites and details of other reference material is provided to assist the reader in accessing additional information if required.
This site is designed for Stage 3 primary students who are studying The Weather in Science and Technology. It can also be used as a reference guide for teachers of Stage 1 Science and Technology where students examine the water cycle, or for students in secondary years who would like to revise the topic.
This mode of delivery is appropriate for students studying these topics. The NSW Science and Tchnology syllabus states that students should gain experience with and appreciation of technological resources available. By accessing relevent information from the internet students can gain experience in using this technolgy and can develop an understanding of the benefits technology can provide.
The information in this site is taken from a number of sources that may be useful if you'd like to know more about these topics. The above picture was taken in Camperdown, Sydney by Catherine Moxham.
http://australiansevereweather.simplenet.com/index.html
http://www.swannet.com.au/moby/airaust/weather/clouds.html
The Bureau of Meteorology - http://www.bom.gov.au/info
The Wonders of the Weather by Bob Crowder , Bureau of Meteorology. (1995) Australian Government Publishing Service.
- This is the most comprehensive and relevant resource on weather for Australian students. Lots of pictures, diagrams and interesting facts.
The Australian Weather Book by Keith Colls and Richard Whitaker. (1990) Child & Associates Publishing Pty Ltd
- A detailed book put out by 2 employees of the NSW Bureau of Meteorology.
Weather and Climate by David Flint. (1991) Franklin Watts, London
- An easy-to-read book about weather and climate that includes 'hands on' projects.
Exploring Weather by Ed Catherall. (1990) Wayland, England
- This text provides the basic facts about the weather and provides many activities for students.
Weather by Bruce McClish. (1998) Macmillan Educational Australia
- This book explains how Australian weather works and its importance to Australian People and their environment.
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are clouds? How are clouds made?
- Identifying
different types of clouds -
Rain,
Thunder and Lightning