Essential Vocabulary
water cycle
energy
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
transpiration
runoff
groundwater
water vapor
cloud
atmosphere
biotic
abiotic
Essential Questions
How does the sun affect life on Earth?
What are the steps of the water cycle?
How does water travel through the water cycle on Earth?
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
Essential Questions
What is the relationship between the weight of a material and the weight of the sum of their parts?
How can we describe matter?
How can matter be changed?
How do we describe the changes that take place in matter?
Essential Questions
How do molecules behave in different states of matter?
What is the difference between physical and chemical properties of matter?
What are some indications of a physical change?
What are some indications of a chemical change?