Introduction
As we go through life processes in our everyday life as humans, so is it for everything that is in existence, just like the way tree/plants grow from a process of germination upon till it’s a big plant so is it for all things.
The water cycle is a process that occurs over a duration of time which will be taught in our lesson.
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.
let’s learn about The Water Cycle.
Task
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What is water?
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Where does all the water comes from that comes from the sky?
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Where does all the water goes when rain fall?
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What are the four main processes of the water cycle?
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List the order in which the water cycle begins to when it ends
Your mission would be to learn about the water cycle and all the processes that are involved. Watch the YouTube video and record your findings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFgnymK7pJA
Process
Step1: Get together in groups of four
Step 2: Each member will chose a process
Step 3: Each member will write the roles and function of each process of the water cycle
Step 4: A role play will be done to show how each process works.
Step 5: One member from each group will explain one of the processes involved in the water cycle.
Individual work
Click on http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/cycle/concepts.htm. Answer the following questions.
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Evaporation is the process where a liquid changes from its _________________ state to a __________________ state.
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Why is evaporated water so clean?
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Condensation occurs when a _________________ is changed into a ___________________.
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Condensation is the opposite of _________________.
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When the ________________ and _______________________ are right, the small droplets of water in clouds form larger droplets and precipitation occurs.
Evaluation
Now that you have learnt all that you should, lets see how well you can do on this task....
1. Student will click the link below to answer the questions.
http://education.jlab.org/reading/water_cycle.html
2. Students will draw the water cycle in their books and label each part and write their functions.
3. In this final job, you'll form a group and recreate the water cycle. When you're doing this, be inventive. To self-assess, look at the rubric on the evaluation page. Make sure your scientific diary has 5 facts, an explanation of why the water cycle is vital to the earth, and a reflection on what you learned. Turn in the project and science journal, as well as your self-assessed score from the rubric accessible in the Evaluation area, once you've written all of the information in your science journal and finished your presentation.
Evaluation Rubric
| Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) |
Poor (1) |
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| Content |
There are descriptions and information for every step of the water cycle. |
One component of the water cycle and description is missing. |
Only two steps of the water cycle are labeled with descriptions. Facts are missing. |
Only 1 part of the water cycle labeled. Missing all facts and descriptions. |
| Organization | The project is well-written and easy to comprehend. | The project is fairly straightforward and free of faults. |
The project is well-defined, however it lacks organization. It contains numerous errors and is difficult to read. |
The project is unclear and is hard to read, and sloppy. |
| Creativity |
Remaking the water cycle was quite inventive. Something other than posters was used. |
Students were inventive in their water cycle creations. | Students showed some creativity in making the water cycle. It has some color. | The water cycle was made with little ingenuity by the students. It is colorless and unadorned. |
| 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 knowledge 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
The Quest is Completed
Way to go!
You've successfully completed the Water Cycle Webquest!
Water is always moving through a cycle of condensation, evaporation, and precipitation, as you and your classmates have discovered! It never ceases and will continue to be the same water for all eternity.
You already know that when water is heated, it vaporizes and rises into the air, a process known as evaporation.
It continues on to the next step in the sky, where the vapor cools and condenses into water droplets in clouds; this is known as condensation. Precipitation is the third stage, when the drops grow heavy enough to fall to the ground as rain, sleet, or snow.
You learned what the water cycle is, how to take essential notes, how to utilize water cycle terminology to fill in a diagram, took an outstanding water cycle quiz, and created your very own water cycle PowerPoint presentation in this webquest!
You have demonstrated that you are now a water cycle adventurer and professional by completing all of these exercises!
Congratulations!
You've done a fantastic job!
Credits
Teacher Page
Teachers page
The Water Cycle WebQuest lesson plan is available here.
This website was created to give teachers an overview of the WebQuest's purpose, objectives, standards addressed, quest description, and how students would be assessed.
Purpose
The Water Cycle webQuest was created to help students understand the water cycle and the roles that each component performs.
Students will investigate the four components of the water cycle and make a collage to show to the class at the end of the journey.
Rationale
Water cycles play a crucial role in the earth's operations.
Students must understand each phase, the process it goes through, and the significance of the water cycle to the earth.
Objectives
The learner will be able to do the following after finishing this WebQuest:
- Explain the water cycle in detail.
- Describe how vital it is to the environment.