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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the hydrologic cycle, define transpiration, name the three parts of the hydrologic cycle, and record the amount of moisture given off by several green plants. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the interrelationship of the five processes in the hydrologic cycle. They map and sketch the hydrologic cycle showing each process and conduct an experiment to show how the hydrologic cycle functions amidst pollution. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students examine how different materials absorb energy from the sun. They conduct various experiments and complete a temperature change graph. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. Humans can change the course of the water cycle, to some extent, to meet their needs, but can they do so without imposing risks on the plants and animals? Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the impact of urbanization on water percolation by examining the layout and construction of their school site and measuring the size of their campus. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Studentscreate a model hydrologic cycle using a soda bottle. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the steps of the hydrological cycle; identify surface water and groundwater; determine how surface water is cleaned before being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other direct purposes; and model a process used to clean water. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students investigate the impact of urbanization on water percolation by measuring how much area on their school site is actually buildings or pavement. They discuss the impact urban land use has on water quality, water table levels, and municipal costs. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students discuss and interpret background knowledge on poster copy given on the water cycle. Students complete the included activity sheets using the poster as a reference in small groups. Students identify and name where water can be found on Earth. Students identify the process by which water moves from the surface of plants to the atmosphere. Students also identify how groundwater is used by people. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe the effect of transpiration as water is moved from the ground to the atmosphere. They discuss the two methods that water moves from the ground to the atmopshere as part of the hydrologic cycle. Students are taught that transpiration is the evaporation of water from plant leaves. Full Review »
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