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The Water Cycle for Schools: Intermediate Ages InteractiveThe Water Cycle for Schools: Intermediate Ages Interactive
Publisher
US Geological Survey
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Internet Access
Year
2019
Usage Permissions
Public Domain
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The Water Cycle for Schools: Intermediate Ages

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Water can travel from the highest mountain tops to the largest oceans. Using an interactive, young scientists trace the movement using an interactive online resource. They follow the water cycle by reading pop-up explanations on a colorful graphic that includes the stages of the cycle and the related concepts such as runoff and groundwater.

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Concepts

the water cycle, water runoff, water, precipitation, condensation, the atmosphere, groundwater

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners create flashcards to review new vocabulary
  • Ask individuals to write stories about the life of a drop of water to review the stages of the water cycle

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide devices with Internet access

Pros

  • Emphasized key scientific vocabulary
  • Includes interesting facts to supplement the science content

Cons

  • None

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