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T he Water Cycle

T he Water Cycle. 3 rd Grade Created by Pamela Brantley Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion. INTRODUCTION. Introduction.

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T he Water Cycle

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  1. The Water Cycle 3rd Grade Created by Pamela Brantley Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

  2. INTRODUCTION Introduction • Water is all around us and we need water to live. People and animals cannot drink saltwater. How do we get fresh water? Let’s look at the water cycle and identify where you can find fresh water. We will begin with some new vocabulary words. • Water cycle • Precipitation • Condensation • Evaporation • Water is all around us and we need water to live. People and animals cannot drink saltwater. How do we get fresh water? Let’s look at the water cycle and identify where you can find fresh water. We will begin with some new vocabulary words. • Water cycle • Precipitation • Condensation • Evaporation

  3. THE TASK • At the end of the week you will be able to: • Label the water cycle. • Demonstrate knowledge of the water cycle. • Define these words: water cycle, precipitation, condensation, and evaporation. The Task At the end of the week you will be able to: • Label the water cycle • Name the three forms water takes. • Explain how clouds form. • Define the words water cycle, precipitation, condensation, and evaporation.

  4. THE PROCESS The Process With your group, research these sites on the water cycle. http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/graphic_grades_k-3_watercycle.pdf http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/water_cycle/rivers/pg_02_flash.shtml With your group, research these sites on the water cycle. http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/graphic_grades_k-3_watercycle.pdf http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/water_cycle/rivers/pg_02_flash.shtml

  5. The Process THE PROCESS • When you are finished gathering information, play the game that will help you label the parts of the water cycle. When you are finished gathering information, play the game that will help you label the parts of the water cycle. http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/droplet.html

  6. The Process THE PROCESS • At the end of your learning journey, do these activities and print out and color and label these pictures of the water cycle. http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/activity_grades_k-3_activitybook.pdf At the end of your learning journey, do these activities and print out and color and label these pictures of the water cycle. http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/activity_grades_k-3_activitybook.pdf

  7. RESOURCES Resources http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/elementary/science/WaltertheWaterDrop.PPT A cool PowerPoint following the adventures of Walter the Water Drop. http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=4371&title=Adventures_of_Junior_Raindrop__1948_ A seven minute animated cartoon type movie that you are going to love. http://gets.gc.k12.va.us/elementary/science/WaltertheWaterDrop.PPT A cool PowerPoint following the adventures of Walter the Water Drop. http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=4371&title=Adventures_of_Junior_Raindrop__1948_ A seven minute animated cartoon type movie that you are going to love.

  8. RESOURCES Resources http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/activity_grades_k-3_watercycle-2.pdf A fun activity for students to do at home that illustrates the water cycle. • http://water.epa.gov/learn/kids/drinkingwater/upload/activity_grades_k-3_watercycle-2.pdf A fun activity for students to do at home that illustrates the water cycle.

  9. Water Cycle • The movement of water between Earth’s air and land Water Cycle

  10. Condensation

  11. Match the word with the correct letter. • Evaporation _______ • Precipitation _______ • Condensation _______ A B C

  12. Evaluation EVALUATION • You will be evaluated by your teacher on the following: • Did you label the water cycle correctly? • Did you demonstrate a knowledge of the water cycle? • Do you know the definitions of the words water cycle, precipitation, condensation, and evaporation? • Did you work cooperatively with members of your group? • Did you follow directions? • You will be evaluated by your teacher on the following: • Did you label the water cycle correctly? • Did you demonstrate a knowledge of the water cycle? • Do you know the definitions of the words water cycle, precipitation, condensation, and evaporation? • Did you work cooperatively with members of your group? • Did you follow directions?

  13. Conclusion CONCLUSION Congratulations! You have completed your exploration of the water cycle. Now, the next time you catch a glass of water to drink you will know the journey the water has gone through to get to you. When you see it rain, you will know that you are witnessing a part of the water cycle that has been going on for millions of years. • Congratulations! You have completed your exploration of the water cycle. Now, the next time you catch a glass of water to drink you will know the journey the water has gone through to get to you. When you see it rain, you will know that you are witnessing a part of the water cycle that has been going on for millions of years.

  14. CREDITS AND REFERENCES Credits and References Photos of the water cycle retrieved from http://www.kidzone.ws/water/index.html http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/Livingston/uploaded_images/ocean-water-755552.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/484776493_411825502f.jpg http://itc.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/29/water_drops_5.jpg http://www.hamtramck.us/services/water_report/images/water2.jpg http://www.teachenglishinasia.net/files/u2/white_water_lily_pad.jpg Vocabulary word art and definitions retrieved from http://www.kidzone.ws/water/index.html Photos of the water cycle retrieved from http://www.kidzone.ws/water/index.html http://www.earthwatch2.org/LFF/Livingston/uploaded_images/ocean-water-755552.jpg http://farm1.static.flickr.com/196/484776493_411825502f.jpg http://itc.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/08/29/water_drops_5.jpg http://www.hamtramck.us/services/water_report/images/water2.jpg http://www.teachenglishinasia.net/files/u2/white_water_lily_pad.jpg Vocabulary word art and definitions retrieved from http://www.kidzone.ws/water/index.html

  15. CONTENT AREA LEARNING OBJECTIVES Content Area Learning Objectives • Understand that water can move from the soil to the air and back to the soil. • Describe the parts of the water cycle. • Understand why it rains. • Understand the processes of condensation and evaporation. • Understand that water can move from the soil to the air and back to the soil. • Describe the parts of the water cycle. • Understand why it rains. • Understand the processes of condensation and evaporation.

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