This is an overview about water in the water cycle. The second lesson involved observing a water cycle in action by creating a cloud in a jar. This lesson should be done at the beginning of the unit that includes the water cycle. What form water takes and where it goes once it reaches the earth depends on where it lands.
The water cycle is the continuous recycling of water on earth. This water vapor collects in the sky in the form of clouds as condensation. Ahupuaa and water cycle unit plan make manoa yours. The activities can be used to enable pupils to gain a. The student will develop the skills necessary to do full inquiry. The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the new nasa earth wheel. Through this lesson students will be able to give an accurate and detailed description of the water cycle including the process that accompany it evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. After water has returned to the earths surface, energy from the sun causes water to evaporate, thus completing the cycle. Experiment students will graph and analyze data to determine why fish died in a pretend fish tank. The water cycle lesson usu extension utah state university.
Students will learn about the water cycle by creating a bulletin board diagram and learning the terms presented on the diagram. Students will understand that water changes into different forms. This lesson will take at least two 45minute class periods to complete. Stages of the water cycle delve into the stages of the water cycle use tristans water cycle for. Students will collect data to reinforce the concept that most of the earth is covered in water.
Since the water cycle is ongoing and therefore does not have a beginning or end, there is no correct starting point when teaching the water cycle. Ask students if other student diagrams used similar photos to represent the same parts of the water cycle. This lesson will present the water cycle in a real life visual video. Biology lesson plans, labs, activities, experiments, and projects for high school life science teachers. Water cycle integrated drama arts lesson for elementary. Students will observeinvestigate the movement of water through the different stages of the water cycle and determine what drives this cycle. Students will discover that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle. Part 1 the water cycle, begins with an open ended question about the age of the water in a cup. This unit explores the water cycle and the changes water undergoes as it moves through this cycle as well as the effects these changes have on earth. Picture a class of students scurrying all over the room, pretending they are drops of water moving through the.
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades k3, students use brainpop jr. Water cycle in the cloud forest trysta wall, the new teacher. It is one of the few substances that occur as gas, a liquid, or a solid. It serves as a way to build upon prior knowledge and introduce new terminology and parts of the cycle not previously learned. The water cycle depends on the processes of evaporation and condensation. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. The incredible journey minnesota department of natural. First, introduce your students to the water cycle and the following terms. The student will experience science as full inquiry. In this threepage drama lesson, students differentiate between the states of water and how they relate to the water cycle and weather through dramatic movement. If students bring water bottles, each student could conduct this experiment. An appreciation for and understanding of earths water is important for students as consumers of this critically important resource. This is a science lesson for students in grade three and four on the water cycle. They may find it difficult to follow the water cycle.
The water cycle bundle contents thomas county schools. The water cycle by john riggio projector slide with song lyrics lesson description. This is a practice passage not intended for grading. Water can fall on land or directly into rivers, lakes or the ocean. Water continually cycles among land, ocean and atmosphere via transpiration, evaporation, condensation. It should take about 45 minutes to complete, and could be finished as a homework assignment if the student has access to a computer with internet access. The cycle of that water, and the other phases that it exists in, will be studied using canopy in the clouds media and small modeling demonstrations. Cover the large beaker loosely with plastic wrap and seal it with a rubber band. Understanding students will use thinking skills to communicate effectively using science. In the elementary grades, students begin to develop the physical and intellectual abilities of scientific inquiry. Click on a worksheet in the set below to see more info or download the pdf. Water cycle cross word can you fill in the puzzle using the clues below. The student demonstrated a good understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle.
Place a small beaker in the center of the large beaker. Something that gets into the water that isnt supposed to be there 8. The water cycle is an exciting and continuous process, with no beginning or end. They tend to be egocentric and lack reversibility and transformation. The water cycle noaa office for coastal management. Water cycle heat from the sun causes water on earth in oceans, lakes etc to evaporate turn from liquid into gas and rise into the sky. The water cycle wheel craftivity gives students a visual representation of the stages of the water cycle and how they repeat over and over again. It serves as a way to build upon prior knowledge and introduce new terminology and. Time requirements approximately 60 minutes with an overnight element resources interactive water resource whiteboard or projector activity 1. The water cycle is the movement of water in the environment by. Write a narrative from a water droplets point of view. One day a water droplet named drip was swimming lazily in the ocean. Put a light weight in the middle of the plastic wrap. This set of activities introduces the stages of the water cycle to pupils so they can see all the different processes at work.
Students will use this throughout the rest of the lesson. Through a powerpoint presentation the class is introduced to the various. Check prior knowledge and discuss where water comes from. I dont answer this question as they will discover the answer between todays and tomorrows lessons.
Identify the different forms of water that are seen in various weather conditions and the different clouds that are seen in our skies. As it changes form it travels throughout the world in the water cycle. They will discover how changes in heat energy occur throughout the cycle. Have students identify points in the water cycle where water changes from one form to another. For example, you can download and use a lesson plan on how water ends up in your glass. At the cloud station they will line up in single file. For teachers looking for some help creating a comprehensive lesson plan for the water cycle. Water is always changing states between liquid, vapor, and ice, with these processes happening in the blink of an eye and over millions of years. Familiarize yourself with water cycle song lyrics u2. This is a teacher demonstration since it involves boiling water and lighting a match, but its a fun way for students to observe how clouds form. Lesson 2 the cycle of water lesson at a glance in this lesson students realize that water from billions of years ago has been cycling around the earth and is being used by each one of them today. A lesson on the water cycle with opportunity for demonstrations if desired. How is the biosphere an important part of the water cycle. Water cycle miniproject 4 3 2 1 concept understanding the student demonstrated a full understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle.
During its journey, water is continuously reused and recycled. The emphasis in this lesson will be on having students understand the processes that take place in moving water through earths system. This is the first of three lessons that have been developed to teach students about earths water cycle, the importance of freshwater resources, and how nasa studies water in earths systems. Incredible journey water cycle game a lesson from the new jersey agricultural societys learning through gardening program overview. Natural water cycle describe the natural water cycle human impacts on the water cycle draw and label where humans interfere with water in the natural environment. It can be found in oceans, lakes, and ponds, and in the ground itself. Students identify the properties and common uses of water in different states. Will your story start with your water droplet falling as precipitation and land on a tyrannosaurus rexs head will your water droplet turn into a snowflake and make it to the north pole in time for christmas the possibilities are endless.
Students only need to copy the ones from the word bank. Round and round the water cycle students in first grade are 68 years old. To further grasp an understanding of the water cycle, students will then be able to participate in a water cycle. I have students use whiteboards to write justified predictions. Earths water is always in motion, and the natural water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the earth. It falls to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail and evaporates from the earth back into the atmosphere as water vapor. This lesson includes one lesson with specific weatherrelated vocabulary terms and illustrations, diagrams, and photos, a water cycle web quest water cycle journey, poster project with a scoring rubric, water cycle writing prompt, and a teacher demonstration on condensation, all to reinforce the. The water cycle draw lines to connect the parts of the water cycle to a description of the part rain, snow, sleet, hail evaporation water vapor turning to liquid condensation water flowing on the surface of the land precipitation infiltration plants are needed water absorbing into the soil transpiration liquid changing states to a gas surface.
Identify and interpret the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation as they relate to the water cycle. Wells and ground water pdf 304 k pdf file, 9 pgs demonstrate and explain ground water movement and how it can be a source of drinking water. Jul 01, 2012 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. The water cycle 3rd grade science science standards. The water cycle plays a big role in weather patterns. It helps create both local weather and climate patterns.
Water cycle, rain cycle science experiments and craftivity. Students describe how energy is needed to alter the state of water. Onehour drama lesson that teaches the water cycle through dramatic movement. Record how many living things you can observe in one minute. Water cycle in the cloud forest trysta wall, the new. After students develop an understanding of the water cycle, there are simple demonstrations to exemplify different stages of the water cycle. There are additional labels you can add that include the terms con.
This is a water cycle wheel intended to be made after students have learned basic vocabulary terms collection, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation and. A lesson guide with activities in mathematics, science, and technology please note. The cycle of that water, and the other phases that it exists in, will be studied using canopy in. The activities can be used to enable pupils to gain a broader picture of. Students will create a water cycle wind sock just add streamers or a water cycle lantern during your next weather science lesson. Control the path of a drop of water as it travels through the water cycle. Water is one of earths most important resources and covers threequarters of earths surface. The water cycle pdf diagram detailed description the water cycle.
This lesson plan is intended for teachers to use with their upper elementary and middle school students to learn about the water cycle and the forces that drive it. The case of the wacly water cycle educator guide is available in electronic format. Students will be able to develop and explain a particlelevel model to describe evaporation and condensation in the context of the water cycle. Following is an explanation of the water cycle, activity will integrate observable cause and effect pattern. Water is constantly moving due to the energy of the sun transforming surface water into wa. The material has a numbered paragraph and a bar graph chart for students to record their progress.
This website, presented by nasas global precipitation measurement gpm mission, provides students and educators with resources to learn about earths water cycle, weather and climate. Students will understand that water changes into different forms of matter throughout the water cycle and that it is a closed system. These lessons were developed as a complete unit on the water cycle, but can be easily. Exploring the water cycle teachers guide lesson overview. This lesson is intended as introduction to the water cycle. This causes the water to heat up and evaporate down. Classroom lessons from epa region 1 all about pdf files the case of the disappearing water pdf 52 k pdf file, 6 pgs demonstrate and explain evaporation as part of the water cycle. Break the class into teams of actors who will play each role. A lesson guide with activities in mathematics, science. Water cycle lesson plan aim to learn about the life cycle of water, in particular, the important processes of evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation and collection. Grades 34 water cycle by gina camilli pace university. Two investigations introduce students to the hydrological cycle. Also students should be very careful moving it the second day or you lose the water under the rock. Color this water cycle chart and get familiar with this cycle at work.
Children explain how evaporation and condensation are involved in the water cycle and describe all the water cycle processes. Students should be labeling their blank diagrams as they watch. Your students should be able to identify more than just the three basic parts evaporation, condensation, precipitation. The case of the wacky water cyclelesson guide is available in electronic format through nasa spacelink one of nasas electronic resources.
You can also teach about the water cycle using hands on activities. The water source books the water sourcebooks contain 324 activities for grades k12 divided into four sections. This lesson will take at least two 45minute class periods to. Students will observeinvestigate the movement of water. As water vapor in the clouds cools down it becomes water again, this process is called precipitation.
This online lesson has been designed to teach students about earths water cycle. Introduce the water cycle experiment water cycle experiments link lesson 2. The lesson continues with the class taking part in a water cycle play. Throughout the day observe what happens to the outside of the water bottle. Water cycle in the cloud forest trysta wall, the new teacher project, philadelphia, pa grade level. This version of the water cycle is more complex than the one on their capture sheets.
Distribute role cards and props to the actors and give students time to read about their roles, recite their lines. The cycle of water from liquid to vapor to solid is called the water cycle. While it seems rather elementary, not all of my students have not all been exposed to it. Water cycle craft this is a unique way to display and teach your students about the water cycle. The water cycle lesson plan the water cycle is vital to supporting all life on earth.