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Storm Silhouettes

Spark imagination as students explore cloud formation, stormy skies, and the different types of clouds scientists observe in nature.

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About this lesson

Spark imagination as students explore cloud formation, stormy skies, and the different types of clouds scientists observe in nature. In this creative lesson, learners investigate how storms develop and use crayon resist techniques with watercolor to depict a dramatic cityscape as a storm approaches. Students love experimenting with materials and watching their colorful masterpieces come to life, blending science and art in a truly memorable hands-on activity!

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Introduce the challenge

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Explore possibilities

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Create

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Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Art
Theme
Weather and Natural Disasters
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

Student work examples

Student workReal student work from Storm Silhouettes
What’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital Lesson

What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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