Introduction
Introduction
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. Make sure you have your science journals out as you complete each task.
Click on the website below to see the water cycle in action.
Task
The Task
On your exploration of the water cycle you will be completing 4 tasks. For each task you will use the internet to learn about each part of the water cycle. Keep track of everything you learn and interesting facts about the water cycle in your science journal. You will use it to complete your final project.
Process
Process
Read all Task Directions very carefully. Each time you click on a new link it will open a new web page. When you are done with the task you can close out of the window you just opened or you can just click back on the The Water Cycle Webquest tab.
Task 1.
Evaporation
In this first task you will explore evaporation. Click on the website below to learn more about evaporation and its role in the Water cycle. Take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on evaporation and answered the question in your science journal, proceed to your next task.
Task 2
Condensation
This next task is on condensation. Click on the website below to learn more about condensation and its role in the Water Cycle. When you click on the website you will only need to read the first section. STOP at Condensation in the Air. Take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on condensation, proceed to your next task.
Task 3
Precipation
Your next task is precipitation. Click on the web site below to learn more about precipitation and what it means. Make sure you take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on precipitation, proceed to your next task.
Task 4
Surface Runoff
Your next task is surface runoff. Click on the web site below to learn more about runoff and what it means. Make sure you take notes in your science journal. Once you have become an expert on runoff, proceed to the evaluation.
Evaluation
Your Final Project
Your final project is to label the picture of the water cycle on the last page of your Science Journal. Then below the picture write two interesting facts that your learned today about the water cycle.