1. The Water Cycle 5th Grade Science
SC.5.E.7.1: Create a model to explain the parts pf the water cycle. Water can be a gas, a liquid, or a solid and go back and forth from one state to another.
SC.5.E.7.2: Recognize that the ocean is an integral part pf the water cycle and is connected to all of Earth’s water reservoirs via evaporation and precipitation processes.

2. Students will be able to…
Learning Goal
Students will be able to…
Explain stages of the water cycle including:
names for each stage
the state of matter associated with each stage
why phase changes occur between stages
Describe how water travels through our environment in multiple ways.

3. Draw-It
With your shoulder partner draw a picture of the water cycle as you know it. Draw for 5 minutes. Label for 3 minutes.

5. Students will be able to…
Learning Goal Check
Students will be able to…
Explain stages of the water cycle including:
names for each stage
the state of matter associated with each stage
why phase changes occur between stages
Describe how water travels through our environment in multiple ways.

6. Water Cycle Simulation
Today, you will be water droplets moving through the water cycle….

7. Go to the Head of the Cloud

8. Go to the Head of the Cloud
Did water move in the same type of path as we drew in our diagrams?
Did anyone get “stuck” at one station?
Where?
Why do you think that happened?

9. Go to the Head of the Cloud
Can you think of other water sources that weren’t included in the activity?

10. Revisiting the Water Cycle
With shoulder partners, discuss your ideas for the following statement:
“Think of another place you see the water cycle occur in your daily life.”
Create a NEW diagram of the water cycle with your shoulder partner.

11. COACH Workbook Lesson 10: Earth’s Water Cycle Read Page 56-58
Complete Questions on Pg. 59 – PROVE-IT!