Post on 24-Dec-2015
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IntroductionBy the end of this lesson, you will become an expert on
the water cycle! *You will understand why the water cycle is a never-
ending cycle and be able to name and explain each stage of this cycle using new vocabulary.
*This lesson is aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Content Standards for Second Grade Earth and Space Science. This lesson fulfills the requirements that students will be able to understand that “wind and water are observable parts of weather, sunlight warms water and air, and the physical properties of water can change (liquid to solid and solid to liquid).”
Second Grade, Science
Lesson
Things to ask yourself …• Why is the water cycle a never-ending story?• How is water continuously used over and over on
Earth?• Where does water go after it forms a puddle on the
ground?• When you put wet clothes into the dryer, where
does the moisture go?• Are we drinking the same water that dinosaurs did
millions and millions of years ago?
What is the Water Cycle?
The water cycle is the continuous movement
of water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and then
back to the Earth’s surface again.
VocabularyBodies of water that can be found on the Earth’s surface include: oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soil
Atmosphere: the air, or gases, which surround the Earth
Step TwoThis water vapor then rises into the atmosphere where it cools and condenses into liquid droplets.
Step Three
These droplets combine and grow until they become too heavy and fall to the Earth as precipitation.
A Never-Ending Story…After this occurs, the cycle continues to repeat itself through the steps of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This is why the water cycle is a never-ending story!
The Life of Water (video)
Click the link below to watch a short video about the life of Dew and Drip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAnDlYRycqs
Activities to try on your own…
With the help of an adult, click on the following links for some fun games about the Water Cycle.
Water Cycle Game
Coloring Book Pages
Let’s Review!Bodies of water that can be found on the Earth’s surface include: oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soilAtmosphere: the air, or gases, which surround the EarthEvaporate: to turn from a liquid to a vapor, or gasCondenses: to turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid Precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground
Quiz
Now let’s test your knowledge…This quiz will test your knowledge on the vocabulary used throughout this unit.
Click on the letter that matches the correct answer.
At any time during the quiz, you may click the “HINT” button for help.
Good luck!
Question OneWhat types of bodies of water can be found on the Earth’s surface?
A. Rain, snow, hail, sleetB. Oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soilC. None of the above
HINT
Correct!Good job, you got the right answer!
You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert!
Click the arrow button to continue to Question Two.
Sorry, try again…Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One.
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HINT TRY AGAIN
Question TwoWhich statement best describes the atmosphere?
A. The air, or gases, that surround the EarthB. Changing from a liquid to a solidC. None of the above
HINT
Correct!Good job, you got the right answer!
You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert!
Click the arrow button to continue to Question Three.
Sorry, try again…Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One.
Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Two.
HINT TRY AGAIN
Question ThreeWhat occurs during evaporation?
A. A gas, or vapor, turns into a liquidB. rain, snow, hail falls from the skyC. A liquid turns into a vapor, or gas
HINT
Correct!Good job, you got the right answer!
You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert!
Click the arrow button to continue to Question Four.
Sorry, try again…Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One.
Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Three.
HINT TRY AGAIN
Question FourIn relation to the water cycle, what does it mean to condense?
A. To turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid B. The sun heats up the Earth’s surfaceC. None of the above
HINT
Correct!Good job, you got the right answer!
You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert!
Click the arrow button to continue to Question Five.
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HINT TRY AGAIN
Question FiveWhat is precipitation?
A. Oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soilB. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the groundC. None of the above
HINT
Correct!Good job, you got the right answer!
You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert!
Click the arrow button to continue.
Sorry, try again…Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One.
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HINT TRY AGAIN
Congratulations!You are now a Water Cycle Expert!
Next week in class, we will be using your new knowledge to learn about the formation of clouds.
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References
ReferencesThe Life of Water Video Clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAnDlYRycqs&feature=related
ODE Content Standards:http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicRelationID=1696
Water Cycle Game:http://apps.southeastwater.com.au/games/education_kidsroom_wcactivity.asp
Activities and Coloring Book Pages:http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/kids_k-3.cfm
*All images found on Google.