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How can you create and observe the water cycle in your own home? Learners discover how to create their own terrariums and observe the water cycle in a video that models the steps.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a vocabulary sheet for learners to complete as they watch the video
- Build a classroom terrarium in order to observe the water cycle
- Have young scientists record and draw their daily observations in their science journals of the class terrarium
Classroom Considerations
- Video is part of a series on living things that use photosynthesis to grow
- Acquire the materials for terrarium making ahead of time
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Suggests the best plants that viewers can use in their terrarium
- Visuals support the exploration of the topic
Cons
- Speaker talks fairly fast
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