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Exploring the Water Cycle

Exploring the Water Cycle
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
Solar Radiation, transpiration, evaporation, infiltration
Summary: 
In this lesson, students will learn about the water cycle and how energy from the sun and the force of gravity drive this cycle.

The Water Cycle - Featuring Molecule Man!

Thumbnail for "The Water Cycle"
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
evaporation, transpiration, condensation, satellite constellation
Summary: 
This video (4:56) uses a combination of cartoon characters, a scientist, and a series of different Earth-observing satellites with data animations to teach the various parts of the water cycle.

GPM Water Cycle Droplet Handout

Front of GPM droplet handout
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Satellites, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Image
Audience: 
Outreach, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, transpiration, evaporation, groundwater
Summary: 
Educational handout in the shape of a raindrop. The front shows a diagram of the water cycle, and the back has information about GPM and facts about water.

Evaporation Investigation

Portion of a diagram of evaporation
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal
Keywords: 
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, ice, liquid, gas, phases
Summary: 
This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.