Exploring the Water Cycle
aligned to Ngss Ms-ess2-4
Learning Objective
I can describe the different parts of the water cycle and how they connect.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
NASA | Earth's Water Cycle
NASA Goddard
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including changes from one state to another.
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Evaporation rates at the ocean surface are affected by sea surface temperature, surface winds, and air temperature, with warmer temperatures and stronger winds leading to higher evaporation.
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Water that falls as precipitation is stored in snow packs, lakes, soils, and underground aquifers, eventually returning to the ocean or evaporating into the atmosphere.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how water moves from the ocean to the atmosphere and back to the land surface, mentioning the different processes involved.”
Teacher Guide
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