Introduction
Introduction
Have you ever wondered where all the water goes when it rains? How does the rain get into the clouds? You will find out the answers to those questions as you explore The Water Cycle. Make sure you have your science journals out as you complete each task.
Click on the website below to see the water cycle in action then proceed to Task section on the top menu bar.
Task
The Task
On your exploration of the water cycle you will be completing 5 tasks. For each task you will use the internet to learn about each part of the water cycle. Keep track of everything you learn and interesting facts about the water cycle in your science journal. You will use it to complete your final project.
At the end of your exploration you will get into a group and re-create the water cycle. You will present it to your classmates when it is complete. You need to inlcude the following somewhere in your project: Title, water cycle with description, 5 facts, tell why it is important to earth, and 3 sentences on what you learned. When you make your water cycle, be creative, don't just draw it. There is a rubric for you to see on how you will be graded for this assignment.
Details about each task are explained in the process section of this WebQuest
Process
The Process
Below are the 5 tasks that you need to complete. Start with the first one and then continue with the rest. You will need your Science journal to complete each task. Don't forget it!
Task 1: Precipitation
Your first task is precipitation. Click on the web sites below to learn more about precipitation and what it means. Make sure you take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on precipitation, proceed to your next task.
Click on the sign that says R for Rain.
Task 2: Collection
This next task is on collection. Use the websites below to explore how water is collected and its role in the Water Cycle. Make sure to take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on collection, proceed to the next task.
Click on the sign that says Water Storage.
Read more about Water Collection.
Task 3: Evaporation
In this next task you will explore evaporation. Click on the websites below to learn more about evaporation and its role in the Water cycle. Take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on evaportaion, proceed to your next task.
Click on the sign that says Vapor.
Read more about Evaporation.
Task 4: Condensation
This next task is on condensation. Click on the websites below to learn more about condensation and its role in the Water Cycle. Take notes in your science journal. Once you ahve become an expert on condensation, proceed to your last task.
Click on the sign that says Clouds.
Read more about Condensation.
Click on this link to see it all together! Click on any of the words to read a description of each element of the water cycle! Interactive Water Cycle.
Task 5: The Project
In this last task you will get into your group and re-create the water cycle. Be creative when you do this. See the rubric on the evaluation page to self assess. Make sure you have 5 facts, why the water cycle is important to the earth, and a reflection on what you learned written in your science journal. Once you have written all the information in your science journal and have completed your presentation, turn the project and science journal in, along with your self assessed score from the rubric which is found in the Evaluation section on the top menu bar.
Evaluation
Evaluation
| Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) |
Poor (1) |
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| Content |
All parts of the water cycle are included with descriptions and facts. |
Missing one part of the water cycle and description | Only has 2 parts of the water cycle labled with descriptions of the parts. Missing facts. | Only 1 part of the water cycle labeled. Missing all facts and descriptions. |
| Organization | The project is clear and well written, easy to understand | The project is somewhat clear and written with little errors. |
The project is somewhat clear, with little organization. It has many errors and is hard to read. |
The project is unclear and is hard to read, and sloppy. |
| Creativity |
Very creative in re-making the water cycle. Used something other than posters |
Students were creative with their make of the water cycle. | Students showed some creativity in making the water cycle. It has some color. | Students showed little creativity in making the water cycle. It shows no color and is plain. |
| Presentation | Students master the knowledge on the water cycle, speak clearly, and all participated |
Students show knowledge on the water cycle. Most students participated and spoke clearly. |
Student show little knowlege on the water cycle. Only 2 students participated and was unclear when speaking. |
Students show no knowledge on the water cycle. One student participated and was very nervous. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! You are now experts on the Water Cycle. I hope you enjoyed your exploration. Below are links of videos with quizzes and interactive games. Watch the video and take the quiz to see how much you learned.
Teacher Page
Teacher Page
Here is the lesson plan for the Water Cycle WebQuest. This page was desinged to provide teachers with an overview of the purpose, objectives, standards addressed, description of the quest, and how students will be assessed in this WebQuest.
Purpose
The Water Cycle webQuest was desinged for students to learn more about the water cycle and the role each part plays. In this quest, students will explore the 4 parts of the water cycle and create a collage at the end of the quest to present to the class.
Rationale
The water cylce is important part of the earth's processes. Students need to know each step, the process it goes through, and how the water cycle is important to the earth.
Learner Description
This WebQuest was designed for 3-5th grade students learning about the water cycle.
Prerequisites
Students that complete this WebQuest need to understand how to use a computer and how to navigate through the internet.
Instructional Objectives
As a result of completing this WebQuest, the learner will be able to:
- Explain each step of the water cycle.
- Tell how it is important to the earth.