Water Cycle Webquest
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Matter on Earth cycles from one form to another. The cycling of matter on Earth requires energy. The cycling of water is an example of this process. The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle. Water changes state as it cycles between the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water on Earth. |
Introduction
The water cycle describes the movement of water throughout Earth's surface, atmosphere, and underground. Water is constantly moving from one place to another through the processes of evaporation, precipitation, transpiration, condensation, and runoff. Water in the water cycle can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. The water cycle is very important to life on Earth.
Task
Your team will work together to create a travel journal of your simulated journey through the water cycle. Your team's journal will include your experiences in all four stages of the water cycle. When your travel journey is complete your team will give a presentation of your journey to your classmates.
Process
Each member of your group will be assigned a part of the water cycle. This person will be responsible for becoming an expert on that part of the water cycle.
As you research your assigned part, be sure to record your information on your information sheet.
Use the following websites to gather your information for your presentation.
All About the Water Cycle
KidZone Water Cycle
Science - What is the Water Cycle
Solar Energy and the Water Cycle
The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle for Kids - Description
What is convection?
What is the Water Cycle?
Introduction
The water cycle describes the movement of water throughout Earth's surface, atmosphere, and underground. Water is constantly moving from one place to another through the processes of evaporation, precipitation, transpiration, condensation, and runoff. Water in the water cycle can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. The water cycle is very important to life on Earth.
Task
Your team will work together to create a travel journal of your simulated journey through the water cycle. Your team's journal will include your experiences in all four stages of the water cycle. When your travel journey is complete your team will give a presentation of your journey to your classmates.
Process
Each member of your group will be assigned a part of the water cycle. This person will be responsible for becoming an expert on that part of the water cycle.
As you research your assigned part, be sure to record your information on your information sheet.
Use the following websites to gather your information for your presentation.
All About the Water Cycle
KidZone Water Cycle
Science - What is the Water Cycle
Solar Energy and the Water Cycle
The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle for Kids - Description
What is convection?
What is the Water Cycle?
Evaluation
Your presentation will be evaluated using the rubric below.
Your presentation will be evaluated using the rubric below.
Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Ideas |
Ideas were clearly expressed. It was easy to follow presentation. |
Ideas were mostly expressed clearly but need some improvements on organization. |
Ideas were somewhat unclear and organized. It was a bit difficult to follow the presentation. |
Ideas were a collection of unrelated concepts. It was very difficult to follow the presentation. |
Content Accuracy |
All facts presented about the water cycle were correct. |
Most facts presented about the water cycle were correct. |
Some facts presented about the water cycle were correct. |
Few facts were presented about the water cycle were correct. |
Format |
Included all components: large text, pictures, and videos. |
Included 2-3 of the components: large text, pictures, and/or video. |
Included 1-2 of the components: large text, pictures, and/or video. |
Included only text and pictures or video. |
Conclusion/ Wrap-up
Present your presentation to the class.
Present your presentation to the class.
