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The Cycle of Water Lesson PlanThe Cycle of Water Lesson Plan
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2nd - 3rd
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The Cycle of Water

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This The Cycle of Water lesson plan also includes:
  • The Water Cycle
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Young water cycle enthusiasts discover the water they have been using has been cycling around the earth for billions of years. Through presentations, learners will understand that water has three states and how these forms fit into the water cycle.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evaporation, condensation, transpiration, precipitation, the water cycle, water, groundwater

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Intended to be taught over the course of three 45-minute periods
  • Review and set up materials for hands-on activity prior to teaching
  • Have students record observations in their science journals
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Lesson is clearly outlined with objectives, materials, procedures, and extension ideas
  • Answer key and vocabulary is included

Cons

  • The diagram worksheet may not be challenging enough

Common Core

SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.3.2

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