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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Water Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Water can be in the atmosphere, on the land, in the ocean, and underground. It moves from place to place through the water cycle.
Lesson Plan
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Climate & Water Teaching Box

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate water in a warmer world. This teaching box is filled with explorations and readings that help secondary students learn how climate change is affecting the water cycle.
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BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Materials: Changing States

For Students 3rd - 5th
Investigate the changing states of water as you help Steve stay alive while in the Arctic. Includes background information about changing states of matter and about the water cycle, as well as a quiz.
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NOAA

Noaa: The Ocean's Role in Weather and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources - interactive activities and teacher tutorials - on the impact the ocean has on weather and climate.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Sources, Sinks, and Feedbacks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about how the Earth's carbon cycle works, as they examine the relationship between levels of carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere and the temperature of the ocean's surface. Includes online student...
Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: "Thirsty? How 'Bout Seawater?"

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website explains the desalinization method used by some communities to change sea water into drinking water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.