Science · 6th Grade · 15 min
Exploring the Water Cycle
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Objective
I can describe the different stages of the water cycle.
Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The water cycle describes how water moves on, above, and below the Earth, including every glacier and puddle.
- 2
Evaporation occurs when the sun heats the surface of oceans and lakes, turning liquid water into water vapor, while condensation is when water vapor cools and turns into liquid.
- 3
The water cycle consists of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, which is repeated to move water around the world and empower weather events.
Practice
3 questions
Describe what happens during the process of evaporation.
What is condensation and how does it contribute to the formation of clouds?
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the three main stages of the water cycle, explaining what happens during each stage.”
Sample answer included in Teacher Guide
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