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The Movement of Water

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Here is an excellent lesson plan on the water cycle and the states in which water exists. Learners identify the features of the water cycle, describe how water changes form, and look at ways that people affect the natural movement of water in the environment. Excellent black line masters are embedded in this fine plan.

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states of matter, matter, the water cycle, water

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states of matter, water, water cycle, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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