Exploring the Water Cycle
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 15 min
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 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 Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the three main stages of the water cycle, explaining what happens during each stage.”
Teacher Guide
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