The Water Cycle

Introduction

Water is everywhere like rivers, oceans, clouds, and even inside us! But have you ever wondered how water moves around the Earth? In this WebQuest, you will explore the amazing journey of water through the water cycle. You’ll discover how evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection work together to keep water moving.

Task

Your task is to create a detailed infographic or presentation that explains the stages of the water cycle and why it is important for life on Earth. You will also explain how human activities can impact this cycle.

Process

Process:

  1. Visit the provided websites to learn about each stage of the water cycle.

  2. Take notes on evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

  3. Research examples of how pollution or climate change affect the water cycle.

  4. Use an infographic tool (like Canva or Piktochart) or create a presentation using Google Slides to organize your information clearly.

  5. Prepare to share your infographic or presentation with the class.

Evaluation

Evaluation:

You will be assessed on:

  • Accuracy and completeness of water cycle explanation (40%)

  • Creativity and clarity of your infographic or presentation (30%)

  • Explanation of human impacts on the water cycle (20%)

  • Presentation and teamwork (if applicable) (10%)

Conclusion

Conclusion:

By completing this WebQuest, you’ve learned not only how the water cycle works but also how our actions affect this vital system. Reflect on what surprised you the most and consider how you can help protect Earth’s water.

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