Lesson Materials
Per Class
water cycle labels (optional)
whiteboard
Per Group
1 plastic tub or bin
molding materials - (ex. sand, dirt, playdoh, flour, rice, oats) •
1/2 cup of water
chart paper
markers
Per Student
Prep
Review
Lesson Plan
Slides
Prepare
(optional) water cycle labels - print, cut, decide where and how you will attach them to the surface (wall/tape; whiteboard/magnet; etc.)
Modeling bins
Group Size (3-4 students)
Setup: per group
1 plastic tub or bin
molding materials - (ex. sand, dirt, playdoh, flour, rice, oats)
1/2 cup of water
DAY 1
Engage in a Phenomenon
5 minutes
Build Background
5 minutes
Facilitate a Consensus Discussion
10 minutes
Model the Great Salt Lake Watershed
7 minutes
Create a Model of the Water Cycle
15 minutes
Navigation
3 minutes