Cloud Detective Field Journal
Science observation
Cloud Detective Field Journal
Look up, observe, forecast, and collect sky words in three languages.
- Ages 4–8
- 20 min
- Grown-up role: Explore outside
- Pairs withThe Cloud Collector
Your work stays on this device. Print it or save it as a PDF with a grown-up.
01Take your journal outside
Luna wanted one cloud of every kind. Look up for one whole minute. Which cloud did you spot? Choose the closest shape.
02Make a forecast
A cloud detective makes a guess about tomorrow. What do you think the sky will do?
☁️ Cloud Detective Field Journal Date: __________
I spotted a cumulus cloud.
My forecast: ☀️ sunshine
Word collector (five weather words)
- EN sunshine ES sol FR soleil
- EN rain ES lluvia FR pluie
- EN wind ES viento FR vent
- EN snow ES nieve FR neige
- EN fog ES niebla FR brouillard
My sky note will go here.
Grandpa Chen’s tip: you cannot keep a cloud in a jar, but you can keep the word for it.
Continue the journey
Read next: The Cloud Collector