Exploring the Water Cycle
5th GradeScience50 min
Learning Objective
I can describe the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in the water cycle.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The water cycle involves water evaporating into the clouds, then condensing and falling back down as rain.
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In the experiment, the hot water represents the sun heating the water, causing it to evaporate.
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The ice on top of the plastic wrap represents cold clouds that cause the water vapor to condense and precipitate into the cup.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
“Describe what happens during evaporation, condensation, and precipitation using what you observed in the experiment.”
Teacher Guide
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