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 SilhouettesWhat’s includedA quick tour of the full Digital LessonWhat’s includedShows the full Digital Lesson. The Mini Lesson has the same core pages, shorter.