Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: The Water Cycle and Global Warming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will trace the flow of water in the environment, investigate simulated effects of global temperature change on oceanic levels, evaluate changes within the water cycle, and explain several different...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Simple Guide to the Steps of the Water Cycle

For Students 3rd - 5th
The steps in the water cycle and the processes that occur are explained in this resource.
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Uses of Saline Water

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website explains a variety of uses for saline water. Pie graphs and bar graphs are used to illustrate the various uses. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Website
NASA

Nasa: What Is Ocean Color?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from NASA explains the meaning behind the different colors of the oceans. Gives information as to the role of phytoplankton in the color of the oceans and affects of the carbon cycle on the oceans.
Handout
Other

Niwa: Common Hydrological Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of terms that describe the processes that occur in hydrology. Glossary explains evaporation, precipitation, soil moisture, groundwater, and stream flow.
Interactive
OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Net Logo: Chloroplasts and Food Model

For Students 9th - 10th
The simulation shows the relationship between the inputs and outputs in the chloroplasts of plant, that can help explain how they convert water and carbon dioxide to glucose and water with the help of energy absorbed from light.