The Hydrosphere
MA Standards Addressed in this Unit
5-ESS2. Earth's Systems.
1. Use a model to describe the cycling of water through a watershed through evaporation, precipitation, absorption, surface runoff, and condensation.
2. Describe and graph the relative amounts of salt water in the ocean; fresh water in lakes, rivers, and groundwater; and fresh water frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps to provide evidence about the availability of fresh water in Earth’s biosphere.
5-ESS3. Earth and Human Activity.
2. Test a simple system designed to filter particulates out of water and propose one change to the design to improve it.
The Hydrosphere- Water Cycle Infographic
Helpful Videos
Helpful Links
Article: National Geographic- Water Cycle
Animation: Water Cycle
Article: Water on Earth
Game: Water Cycle Game