A perfect resource for introducing children to the water cycle!
In particular to recognize the states of water and their manifestations in various natural phenomena, understand the concepts of changes in states of matter, in particular solidification, condensation and fusion.
“Cloud sheep” take us on a perilous journey through the water cycle and depict the different stages of this cycle including precipitation, storms and the journey of clouds pushed by the wind to the sea... where new clouds will form.
The educational activity offered by Émilie from Jeux d'école in the form of a game perfectly accompanies this film.
A short film that can also be compared to Giant Cloud, another portal film with clouds.
Understand the story, the theme, express your sensitivity and exercise your critical thinking.
“The clouds don't disappear, they turn into rain. »
Buddha (563-4893 BC)
“The clouds are like the thoughts, the daydreams, the nightmares of the sky. »
Journal, Jules Renard (1893-1898)
1-How would you describe the characters in the film?
Sheep who, in fact, are more like clouds, and a man in a helicopter who plays the role of a shepherd.
2-What is the role of the shepherd in the film?
It is to water, with its flock of clouds, the areas that need it.
3-At second 39, the sheep clouds are above a lake. The lake empties and the clouds swell. For what ?
It is the natural phenomenon of the creation of clouds which are charged with humidity above the sea or lakes.
4-With what instrument does the shepherd call the cloud sheep to order?
He uses a foghorn.
It is a maritime signaling instrument, emitting sound signals to signal obstacles.
5-In what situation do sheep clouds produce lightning?
For fun or even when they are afraid.
6-By scaring the cloud sheep, what does the shepherd trigger?
A real tornado.
7-How are the cloud-sheep having fun at the end of the film and what does that make you think of?
It reminds us of children playing with toy cars.
Created with the support of the French Ministry of Education and the French National Center for Cinema and Animated Images (CNC).
Watching the film with the family, educational activities with parents at home and with teachers in class.
