Cloud Homework Journal

For homework this week you are expected to make an outside observation of the
clouds and weather in your area for at least 15 minutes. During your daily
observations, you are to record the data .

Directions: First, create a cover page for your journal that includes your name and
class section.
Each days observations will have 5 parts:
1. Write the date, exact time you began your observation, the
exact time you ended the observation and the location in which
you collected your data.
2. Diagram/illustrate the clouds you observe. Only clouds, please!
3. Describe in detail the properties that you observe with the
clouds.
4. Describe the weather associated with the cloud you observed.
5. Write at least 2 inferences that you made for your observation.
One inference must be the classification of the cloud. For
example:
I infer that because __________________, it is classified as a
___________________ cloud (cumulus, cirrus, or stratus?
Is there a
prefix that goes with it?)
I infer that because________________________, it
_______________.

Rubric:

Journal
Requirements

Possible Points

You must record the date,

time and location of data
collection
You must create a visual
example of each different
cloud observed.

15 points = 3 Points

You must describe the

color, size and shape of
each cloud.
You must describe what
type of weather goes with
each different type of
cloud.
You must include 2

Points Earned

for each day of the week

20 Points = 5 Points
for each day of the week.
1 point for each visual
15 points = 3 points
for each day

15 points = 3 Points
for each day

50 points = 10 Points

Lesson and Rubric adapted from Alice Drive Middle School, Super Science Scholars

inferences for each

observation, including the
classification of each
could.

for each day, (2 points for

each inference)

Total Points: 115

Terms to Remember:
Observations- information gathered by using your five senses to describe and
measure matter
Inferences help explain observations based on past experiences and prior
knowledge

Lesson and Rubric adapted from Alice Drive Middle School, Super Science Scholars