How does water vapor move from point A to point B? The second installment in a series of four on the water cycle allows scholars to analyze satellite images to answer this question. The satellite animations show how evaporation and wind work together to move water from oceans to land.

Concepts

energy balance, the water cycle, radiation, solar radiation, evaporation, water vapor, the atmosphere

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Analyze current weather patterns and look for connections to the lesson
• Compare and contrast the animation of the earth versus the map of the world

Classroom Considerations

• It is best if learners have access to videos to rewatch as needed

Pros

• Includes links to additional resources and information
• Highlights key vocabulary and provides definitions

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7