Engage The Water Cycle http://pmm.nasa.gov/video-gallery/what-is-global-precipitation-measurement Prepare for viewing: Say, “As you watch this video, listen for reasons that the water cycle is important.” Click on link. If it doesn’t open, here is the url: http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/gpm-freshwater-connection

Think-Pair-Share “Based upon what we just viewed, why is it important to study and understand the water cycle?” Ask the question and solicit response. Record them if you wish.

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Solar radiation heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation evaporation heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation transpiration evaporation heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation condensation transpiration evaporation largest 75 heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation condensation precipitation transpiration evaporation heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation sublimation condensation precipitation transpiration evaporation heat land & water largest 75

Solar radiation sublimation condensation precipitation transpiration evaporation heat land & water runoff largest 75

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Solar radiation sublimation condensation precipitation transpiration evaporation heat land & water runoff largest infiltration 75 groundwater aquifer

Explore Animation – As you watch, think about what is happening in each stage of the water cycle. Click on the link. Here is the url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iohKd5FWZOE There is no narration, so you will need to point out what is happening at each stage of the cycle. Remind students to copy the name of each stage. (From the word bank) Another option would be to pause, and while the students are copying the name of each of the stages, randomly pick students to describe what is happening. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iohKd5FWZOE

Explain: Energy from Sun Stages that require solar radiation. (Heat) Solar Radiation Evaporation Transpiration Infiltration Runoff Precipitation Condensation Groundwater Flow Discuss the stages driven by solar radiation and have students list them on their capture sheets. Clicking will circle each of the terms.

Explain: Condensation Stages that require water to give of heat. (Cool down) Solar Radiation Evaporation Transpiration Infiltration Runoff Precipitation Condensation Groundwater Flow Have students identify that condensation is the stage that requires water to give off heat. Clicking will circle the term.

Which parts of the water cycle are driven by the force of gravity? Explain: Gravity Which parts of the water cycle are driven by the force of gravity? Solar Radiation Evaporation Transpiration Infiltration Runoff Precipitation Condensation Groundwater Flow Discuss the stages driven by gravity and have students list them on their capture sheets. Clicking will circle each of the terms.

Water, Water Everywhere Show this video, “Water, Water Everywhere” (6:31) that explains what the water cycle is and how important it is to life on Earth: http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/water-water-everywhere http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/water-water-everywhere

Evaluate Have students follow along on their capture sheets as you describe the requirements for the project.