Introduction
Water is always moving around Earth in a continuous cycle. In this WebQuest, you will explore how water changes form and travels through the environment. You will act as a young environmental investigator tasked with explaining how the water cycle works and why it is important for life on Earth.
Task
Your task is to create a simple learning output explaining the water cycle. You may present your work as:
- a poster
- a short written report
- or a slide presentation
Your output must clearly show the stages of the water cycle and explain what happens in each stage.
Process
- Visit the provided resources below and study the water cycle.
- Identify and understand the main stages: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
- Take notes on what happens in each stage and how water changes form.
- Organize your ideas into a clear sequence showing how water moves in a cycle.
- Create your final output (poster, report, or slides).
- Make sure your work is neat, complete, and easy to understand.
Resources
- https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/water-cycle/
- https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/water-cycle
- https://www.britannica.com/science/water-cycle
- https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/ecology/biogeochemical-cycles/a/the-water-cycle
Evaluation
- Understanding of Concepts (40%) – Correct explanation of all stages of the water cycle
- Organization (20%) – Information is presented in a clear and logical order
- Completeness (20%) – All required parts are included in the output
- Creativity & Presentation (20%) – Work is neat, engaging, and easy to understand
Conclusion
Through this activity, you have learned how water continuously moves through Earth’s environment in different forms. Understanding the water cycle helps explain weather patterns, climate, and the importance of water conservation.