Curated OER
Earth: The Water Planet
Students elicit data on the water cycle, ocean topography, and island formation in this six lesson unit. The ocean floor and the properties of water are examined through a variety of discussions and hands-on experiments.
Curated OER
Journey Through the Water Cycle
Students canvass the water cycle in the seven lessons of this unit. The processes of the water cycle and the cyclical nature of water is emphasized inthis unit.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the biogeochemical cycle, the water cycle. Recognize evaporation, sublimation, and condensation. Identify groundwater and runoff water supplies.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the water cycle.
Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture (Samoa) Government
Mesc: Samoa School Net: Rain and Water Cycle: Weather and Water Cycle
Explains the different stages in the water cycle while covering important vocabulary. Supported by lots of visuals and includes a good water cycle animation.
Museum of Science
Oceans Alive: The Water Planet
Check out this simple overview of the water cycle and learn how to build a model of the water cycle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Water on Earth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses water and where it occurs on Earth, gives an overview of the water cycle, and explains how the ocean is an integral part of the water cycle and is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Soil and Water Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers soil and water resources and the threats to these resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Water and Wind
This interactive tutorial discusses the flow of water on the surface and below the surface. You will learn about the causes and actions of wind, and how water and wind move sediment.
Other
Virtual Field Trip: Water/aquifers
This virtual field trip for middle school students looks at aquifers and their place in the hydrologic cycle. Students learn why and how it is important to protect the source of your drinking water and some unique details about the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.