Task 1:
Learning About the Water Cycle
In order to review water cycle terminology, obtain a water cycle scavenger hunt from your teacher and/or print one out for yourself.
Surf through the internet resources below to complete the scavenger hunt questions.
Once, the scavenger hunt has been completed, go to the web site below and create a water cycle wheel. You will need print out each part and/or obtain the parts from your teacher. Follow the directions found on the website.
Now, obtain a water cycle diagram from your teacher. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate water cycle terms: evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. If you need help, click one of the web sites below.
1. http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/weather/adptcty/watrcycl.html 2. http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/cycle/cycle.htm 3. http://www.zoomwhales.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Watercycle.shtml
After all those activities, I think I am ready for my water cycle trip. What do you think?
If not, review some more on-line water cycle information and/or check-out water cycle books from your school library or classroom.
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Teaching The Younger Droplets