1. at the items on the desk. What will happen to the glass of water over time? What will happen to the paper towel? Why? Think – pair- share

2. Objective: To understand the process of the water cycle Learning Outcomes: All pupils will: Label a water cycle diagram and list the stages. Most pupils should: Label a water cycle diagram and explain the stages. Some pupils might: Extend understanding of the water cycle independently.

4. Evaporation Condensation Precipitation

5. Let’s recap….. The water warms up and begins to evaporate. Water vapour rises. When the vapour cools down it causes condensation. Rain begins to fall. This is called precipitation.

6. Watch this video and see if you can define the key words Greater detail Greater detail

8. Water Cycle Assessment 4a4b3a/4c3c /3b Concept Understanding The student demonstrated a full understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle. Student includes transpiration and water run off. The student demonstrated a good understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle. Student includes ground water The student demonstrated some understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle. The student demonstrated little understanding of how a water molecule can move through the water cycle. Proper Use of Terminology The student properly used all the key terms associated with the water cycle. The student properly used most of the key terms associated with the water cycle. The student properly used some key terms associated with the water cycle. The student properly used two or fewer key terms associated with the water cycle. Writing Skills The student fully communicated the concepts in the water cycle with few grammar and/or spelling errors. The student communicated well the concepts in the water cycle with few grammar and/or spelling errors. The student somewhat communicated the concepts in the water cycle with many grammar and/or spelling errors. The student poorly communicated the concepts in the water cycle with many grammar and/or spelling errors. Neatness and Legibility All of the following are true: The project is neat. All writing is legible. The sequence is easily followed. The project is colorful. Three of the following are true: The project is neat. All writing is legible. The sequence is easily followed. The project is colorful. Two of the following are true: The project is neat. All writing is legible. The sequence is easily followed. The project is colorful. One of the following is true: The project is neat. All writing is legible. The sequence is easily followed. The project is colorful.