Exploring the Water Cycle
Grade 3rd Grade · Science · 45 min· Carnegie Learning
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the different stages of the water cycle.
Warm-Up Video
Crash Course Kids · 4:29
The Great Aqua Adventure: Crash Course Kids #24.1
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The water cycle is a worldwide system that explains how water moves on, above, and below the Earth.
- 2
The three states of water are solid, liquid, and gas, which can be ice, liquid water, or water vapor.
- 3
The three main steps of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name and describe the three main stages of the water cycle.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Extension activities
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