Introduction
3.ESS2: Earth’s Systems
1) Explain the cycle of water on Earth.
💧☀️ Welcome to the Water Cycle Quest! 🌧️🌎
Hey there, young scientists! Have you ever thought about where rain comes from, or how puddles disappear after the sun comes out?
You're about to go on a fun adventure to learn all about the water cycle—how water moves through the Earth and sky in a never-ending circle! You’ll explore the four main parts of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Get ready to watch cool videos, complete fun activities, and show off what you learn. By the end of this quest, you’ll be a water cycle expert!
Let’s get started and follow the journey of a single drop of water! 💧🌤️
Task
To complete this WebQuest assignment, follow the steps and answer the questions on your paper. Once finished, turn into Ms. Kaylen.
Process
1. Watch the YouTube video https://youtu.be/TD3XSIE4ymo?si=EwNm31AD-dfFqDjc that explains the water cycle. After watching the video please answer the following question:
What are the steps of the water cycle in order?
2. Open the website
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/nature/water-cycle/ and read about the water cycle. Then answer the following questions:
-Does the water cycle ever end? Explain.
-Where does water go when it rains?
-What causes water to evaporate?
3. Final Task:
Draw each step of the water cycle in order to the best of your ability.
Evaluation
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Criteria (Score at 0 if not completed) |
Below expectations (1) |
Meets expectations (3) |
Exceeds expectations (5) |
Score |
| Knowledge gained | The student does not show the learning/ representation of the steps of the water cycle. | The student can show partial learning/ representation of the steps of the water cycle. |
The student can clearly demonstrate full understanding/ representation of the water cycle. |
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| Instructions followed | The student did not follow the directions/ complete the questions. | The student followed some of the directions / completed some questions. | The student followed all directions correctly and answered all questions correctly. |
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Conclusion
Great job, water cycle explorers! You’ve learned how water travels through nature in a big circle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. This cycle helps give us rain, fill our rivers, and water the plants all around us.
Now that you know how it works, you can spot the water cycle in action every day. Keep observing the world around you—science is everywhere! 🌦️👏