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The Water Cycle: States of Water Lesson PlanThe Water Cycle: States of Water Lesson Plan
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The Water Cycle: States of Water

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Elementary schoolers explore states of matter by concentrating on the ways in which water moves between its solid, liquid, and gaseous states in a variety of Earth environments. Learners interpret these movements through dance. The combination of movement and Earth science is most-unique! Five excellent website resources are embedded in the plan.

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the water cycle

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Dance, water cycle, Earth Science, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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