Introduction
Would you believe that the water that you drink today is actually the same water that has been around for more than 4 billion years ago? The same water was also drunk by dinosaurs. This is all possible because of this amazing thing called " The Water Cycle"
Play the "water cycle song" and let's get started in learning about it and how it's essential to our daily living !!!
If you are ready to explore about "The water cycle" Click on the task tab.
Task
Exploring the water cycle is a fascinating process. In learning about the water cycle you will need to complete several tasks. In this assignment you will create a poster board of the water cycle. When creating your poster make sure you have labeled all parts of the water cycle, for example evaporation, precipitation, etc. Upon completing the following tasks you will be able to demonstrate the water cycle and explain the importance of the process. You will be graded on your presentation and the poster activity separately. There is a rubric attached to note how you will be graded. Have fun exploring the water cycle and let your creativity take off!
OBJECTIVES:
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Students will research the water cycle using the internet and links provided
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Students will create and label a poster board of the water cycle
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Students will present and show their project in class
If you feel ready to learn exactly what to do, click the Process tab to proceed with this water cycle webquest.
Process
Process-How You Will Accomplish the Task
Main Objective
Three parts are required to complete this project. Each member of the class will create their own poster and presentation to the class. You may research and share ideas together.
- Part 1 requires completing research on the water cycle process: Precipitation, Condensation, Evaporation, and Collection.
2. Part 2 involves creating a water cycle poster and labeling all parts.
3. Part 3 is the presentation that you will give to the class. This will be a brief 3-5 minute presentation for you to explain the Water Cycle but will count as a separate grade. Everyone must participate!
This WebQuest allows you to research the whole water cycle process. Don't worry ! There are links for each step in the process below.
Creating a Water Cycle Poster
First find a picture of the water cycle and print it out. Study the picture and list the steps of the water cycle. Then , draw, label, and color the water cycle on a poster board.
Presentation to the Class
You will give a brief presentation to the class and explain the water cycle. The presentation is a separate grade so make sure you practice with your friends and family.
Use the following links to help you learn more about the Water Cycle
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html
http://eekwi.org/earth/groundwater/watercycle.htm
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/nature/water-cycle/#!/register
Evaluation
Poster Borad Evaluation
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Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Developing (2) |
Not Yet (1) |
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Content |
All parts of the water cycle are included with descriptions and facts. |
Missing one part of the water cycle and descriptions |
Only has 2 parts of the water cycle labeled with descriptions of the parts. Missing facts. |
Only one or no parts of the water cycle is labeled. Missing all facts and descriptions. |
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Organization |
The poster is clear and well written, easy to understand. |
The poster is reasonably clear, written with little errors |
The poster is somewhat clear, not as organized. It has many errors and is hard to read. |
The poster is unclear and hard to read. It is sloppy and has no organization. |
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Creativity |
The poster is very creative in re-making the water cycle. |
The student was creative with their re-make of the water cycle. |
The student showed some creativity in making the water cycle. It has some color. |
The student showed little creativity in making the water cycle. It shows no color or originality. |
| Use of Class Time |
Used time well during the class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
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Used time well during the class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others. |
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done, but occasionally distracted others. |
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others. |
Total Score:
Presentation Evaluation
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Excellant (4) |
Good (3) |
Developing (2) |
Not Yet (1) |
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Presentation |
Student mastered the knowledge of the water cycle.
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Student shows knowledge of the water cycle. | Student shows little knowledge of the water cycle. | Student shows no knowledge of the water cycle. |
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Clearness
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Speaks clearly and distinctly. | Speaks clearly and distinctly most (95%) of the time. | Speaks clearly and distinctly most (80-75%) of the time. | Often mumbles or can not be understood |
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Time |
3-5 minutes | about 2 1/2-3 minutes | 1 minute | less than 1 minute |
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Listens to Other Presentations
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Listens intently to other students presentation. Does not make distracting noises or movements. |
Listens intently to other students presentation. But has one distracting noise or movement. |
Sometimes appear to be listening to other students presentation. But is distracting more than once. |
Does not appear to be listening to other students presentation. Has distracting noises or movements through whole presentation. |
Total Score:
Score Grading:
| Excellent |
Good |
Developing | Not Yet |
| 16-14 points | 13-11 points |
10-8 points |
6-4 points |
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100- 90 |
80 | 75-70 | 65 |
Conclusion
CONGRATULATIONS !!! You have learned about the water cycle !! Now every time you play in the rain you will be able to know how it happened and how it is essential to our ecosystem.
Now your next assignment is to share the knowledge with someone else outside of the classroom and teach them the magnificent thing called the water cycle !!!!
Credits
Credits: I am making this WebQuest as a learning tool for my future classroom i am hoping that one day I will also use it in my classroom