TED-Ed: How Clouds Were Named 🌤️

Ever wonder how clouds got their names?

This fascinating TED-Ed video explains the science and creativity behind cloud names, from cumulus to cirrus and beyond! ☁️

Through vibrant animation and engaging narration, kids can learn the story of how the cloud naming system we use today came to be, thanks to Luke Howard, the “father of meteorology.”

This video is an excellent teachers classroom resource or homeschool resource for curious minds.

It’s a engaging way to introduce young viewers to meteorology and the natural world around us.

For more neat educational content, be sure to check out TED-Ed’s YouTube channel for a wide range of topics that make learning fun! 🌎

Watch the full video below to explore the skies and discover the names of the clouds above! 🌤️

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