Neither set of definitions uses the common word 'sleet,' which is defined differently in various parts of the English-speaking world. Scientists don't always agree on the names.But the official guide for United States weather observers has different descriptions. 'When we start naming the different kinds of ice, confusion begins. Some of these definitions may be different from what you think. snow: ice crystals that leave the cloud and don't melt before hitting the earth.hail: frozen water droplets that grow larger while being held inside a cloud by strong updrafts.sleet: water droplets that fall from the atmosphere and freeze into ice pellets before hitting the earth.freezing rain: water droplets that fall from the atmosphere and freeze to ice when they contact the earth or another object.rain: water droplets that fall from the atmosphere to the earth.precipitation: any form of water that falls to the earth from the atmosphere.atmosphere: the layer of air that surrounds the earth.You should know the meaning of each of these key vocabulary words: This lesson may be delivered either in conjunction with a unit on the water cycle or weather.Įven though this may seem obvious, students need to understand that water can change from a liquid to a solid (ice).You may want to briefly touch upon this concept prior to teaching this lesson.
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