Introduction
Have you ever wondered where rain comes from or why water disappears from puddles? In this WebQuest, you will explore the journey of water as it moves through the environment. Get ready to become a Water Cycle Detective!
Task
Your mission is to create a colorful poster or digital presentation explaining the different stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Your work will help your classmates understand how water moves around us.
Process:
- Read about the water cycle on the National Geographic Kids website.
- Watch the Water Cycle video on BrainPOP (or a similar site).
- Complete the interactive water cycle game on the EPA website.
- Use the information you gathered to create your poster or presentation.
- Share your project with the class and explain each stage clearly.
Resources:
National Geographic Kids - Water Cycle
BrainPOP - Water Cycle video
EPA - Water Cycle Game
Evaluation
Evaluation
|
Criteria |
Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Fair (2) |
Needs Improvement (1) |
|
Understanding of Stages |
Clear and detailed explanation of all stages |
Explanation of most stages with minor gaps |
Some stages explained but incomplete |
Stages unclear or missing |
|
Creativity & Presentation |
Poster/presentation is creative and well-organized |
Poster/presentation is organized |
Poster/presentation is somewhat organized |
Poster/presentation is disorganized |
|
Use of Resources |
Accurately uses information from all resources |
Mostly accurate use of resources |
Some inaccuracies or missing info |
Little or no use of resources
|
Conclusion
You have completed your mission as a Water Cycle Detective! Think about how this cycle affects your daily life. How can you help protect our water?