Maria Mouawad- Where does water go? The water cycle in our world- 6th grade

Introduction

Have you ever seen a puddle of water on the ground after a rainy day? Has it ever disappeared right in front of your eyes after the sun comes out? Or have you ever seen water drops form on the outside of a cold cup of juice? That is the water cycle at work: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection; moving water around earth over and over again.

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Are you ready to learn about each stage of this cycle and spot it in real life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI

 

Task

In this WebQuest you will learn a lot about the magic found in transforming water between phases.

You will have two tasks to finish, they are your missions:

1) Scavenger Hunt!

Take pictures around school or at home that represent each stage.

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2) Draw a poster of the journey of a water drop:

Show the 4 stages with arrows and labels

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Process

1) Scavenger Hunt!

Step 1: Stay safe.

Ask an adult before using a kettle, stove, or any potentially hot and dangerous device for your pictures

Step 2: Plan your pictures.

  • Make a list of at least 1 photo per stage (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection)

  • Decide where you’ll look: classroom, playground, kitchen, bathroom window, school yard, street after rain.

  • Mark each idea as Real (naturally happening) or Model (you set it up).

Step 3: Perfect your shot

Focus on the frame. Does the picture capture what I want to show?

Focus on the light: Is what I want to show visible enough?

Focus on clarity: Is the image clear?

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2) Draw a poster of the journey of a water drop:

Step 1: Set up the page

  • Write the title 

  • Draw a big circle. Put these labels in order around it: Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Collection.

  • Draw arrows going clockwise so it makes a loop.

Step 2: Show and tell

  • Under each label, add one short sentence:

    • Evaporation: Water warms and turns into vapor.

    • Condensation: Vapor cools into tiny drops.

    • Precipitation: Drops fall as rain/snow/hail.

    • Collection: Water gathers in lakes, rivers, oceans, and soil.

  • Add pictures and write a caption under every picture.

Step 3: Double check & finish

  • Can you see all 4 stages in order? Do the arrows make a full loop? Is it clear? Is it colorful? Do I understand it?

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Evaluation
Criterion Excellent (5) Good(4) Okay(3) Needs Work(2) Points(1)
Understanding (concepts) Explains all 4 stages correctly with examples Minor mistake Some confusion Many errors /5
Poster Quality Easy to read, arrows/labels clear, ≥5 images sized & captioned Mostly clear Crowded or missing parts Hard to read /5
Weather Report 60–90s, uses vocabulary, explains today’s weather link, clear voice Minor timing/clarity issue Misses a stage or tip Unclear/too short/long /5
Writing (“Droppy”) 120–150 words, all stages in order, neat grammar Minor issues Missing a stage or short Hard to follow /5
Teamwork & Process Roles used, on time, followed steps Mostly on time Needed reminders Off-task /5
Credits & Consistency All images/info credited; neat, same fonts Minor errors Several missing No credits /5
Total         /30
Conclusion

You just showed how water moves from puddles to clouds to rain and back again. The water you drank today might be the same water a dinosaur once stepped in!

 

Try at home activity:

Tape a zip-lock bag with a little colored water to a sunny window. Watch evaporation and condensation over a day. 

Credits

Information sources:

WebQuest Website:

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Teacher Page

Target class: 6th Grade

Type of work: Individual

Time given to the student: 2-3 class sessions and 1 weekend at home

Materials needed: What they need for arts and crafts and a digital camera.