Introduction
Hello second graders! Today we are going to learn all about the water cycle. You will learn the three steps that complete the water cycle and what happens in each step.
Task
Throughout this lesson, you will learn more about the water cycle. As you read, you learn the definition of each part in the water cycle. You will take notes on a piece of paper and then you will have to use your notes to help you solve our story.
Process
What is the water cycle?
The water cycle is the process of water moving around between the air and land. This process has been happening continuously for millions of years and without it, there would be no life on Earth!
Let's learn about the water cycle and how it works! Here's a fun video that will help you understand the parts of the water cycle. Remember, as you are watching the video to gather information about the process of the water cycle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI
Evaluation
Hello scientist, you have learned so much today. It is time for you to show me what you have learned. You will read eight sentences and place the sentences in the correct order to create a paragraph. The paragraph explains the process of the water cycle. Remember to refer back to you notes!
Read this poem to help you complete your paragraph.
https://sciencepoems.net/water-cycle-science-poem/
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this lesson! You have learned so much about the water cycle. Go out and spread your knowledge on our water cycle.
Credits
Water Cycle: A Science Poem. (2019, August 21). Retrieved October 29, 2020, from https://sciencepoems.net/water-cycle-science-poem/
Peekaboo Kidz. (2015, March 11). The Water Cycle | The Dr. Binoces Show | Learn Videos For Kids. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI
Teacher Page
Standard: 2-ESS2-3
| Performance Expectation | Obtain and communicate information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid. |
| Clarification Statement | Students use reliable sources to identify the patterns of where water is found and its natural form (solid or liquid). Examples of how water can be found on Earth as water or ice could include a frozen pond, a liquid pond, a frozen lake, or a liquid lake. |
Disciplinary Core Ideas |
THE ROLES OF WATER IN EARTH’S
Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form. (LE.ESS2C.a) |