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Keep within a water budget. Learners find out that less than 2.5% of Earth's water is available to drink—and that there is a fixed amount of water. Scholars read an interesting article comparing the available water to a game of Monopoly with a limited amount of funds. They also learn that it's the distribution of the funds that matters. Pupils gain a deeper understanding of the water cycle and create a poster or mural to show its dynamic nature.
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- Research clouds to figure out cloud type as well as how clouds affect the climate
- Find out more about weather satellites that specifically look at clouds
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- Assumes the class has a basic understanding of the water cycle
Pros
- Defines the vocabulary involved in the water cycle
- Includes a link to find out more about the Cloudsat satellite
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