How does water move and change through the earth's environments?
This lesson reviews the major concepts of the water cycle. The names and processes, the locations, and the state of matter at each stage of the cycle.
Warm Ups, etc:
Hydrohypotheses - this preview warm-up explores concepts that relate to the movement of water through the water cycle.
Instruction, Presentations, Assignments, Activities, etc:
Notes - Water Cycle - the states of matter and processes of change as water circulates through the spheres of the earth
Videos- Water Cycle- preview material, provide framework for instruction
http://vodpod.com/watch/1514773-5d-water-cycle-the-science
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-the-Water-Cycle-Works-24084926
Demonstration: Water Cycle model tray, lamp, ice
Diagram/Assessment: Poster- Water Cycle- students create a collage/diagram to demonstrate (in an artistic or designed format) the stages of the water cycle