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How Trees Contribute to the Water Cycle

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In this water cycle instructional activity, 3rd graders conduct an experiment where they observe and calculate how water transpires in different types of trees.  Students engage in a class discussion and use Venn Diagrams to compare their findings.

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data collection, data analysis, data, the water cycle, transpiration, trees

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data collection and analysis, transpiration, trees, water cycle, science
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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