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The Water Cycle

Grade 245 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the stages of the water cycle using key vocabulary like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Water Cycle | The Dr. Binocs Show | Learn Videos For Kids

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

6 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe the process of evaporation and explain how it contributes to the water cycle. Use examples from everyday life to support your explanation. Explain the process of precipitation and identify three different forms it can take. Provide details on how this stage fits into the overall water cycle.”

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