Listen to the directions then click on “auto” to
play the video. Be good listeners
because you will use this information to answer questions later. Write your answers in your science notebook.
1.What
are the 4 different types of precipitation?
2.What is the
storage area in the ground called?(It holds the water the earth soaks up).
3.How is
vapor formed?
4.What
happens when vapor in the air gets cold?
5.What is the
stage of the water cycle that comes after condensation?
You can actually control the phases in the water cycle!!
6.What
happens in the picture when you click on “R” for rain?
7.What
happens in the picture when you click on “W” for water storage?
8.What
happens in the picture when you click on “V” for vapor?
9.What
happens in the picture when you click on “C” for clouds?
Part
II:
Visit Droplet’s world and play a game
with him! Click on link: "Meet Droplet"
Part
III:
Meet "Thirstin" – a friendly cup of
water.He will help you learn more
about the water cycle.Unscramble
the words to complete the sentences. Click on the "Meet Thirstin" link... Meet Thirstin
Now that you have met Thirstin, go to the resources below to download "Thurstin's Activity Packet". (Resource #1)
You may also go online and play Thurstin's Question & Answer game (Resource #2)
Part
IV:
Here
you will watch an episode of “The Magic School Bus” that discusses the water
cycle.Click on the links below to
watch the shows.This episode is divided into 2 parts.As you watch, imagine
what it would be like to be a drop of water.
Part
V:
In “The Magic School Bus” Mrs. Frizzle and her student’s
turn into water droplets.They
have a wild and crazy adventure through the water cycle.Now it is your turn to imagine what it
would feel like if you turned into a water droplet!Where would you go?What would you see?Your
task is to write a story telling of your adventures as a drop of water!Remember to include each phase of the
water cycle in your story.If you
have time, you may begin your rough draft in class.Your final copy will be due on Friday.Remember to give your story a title and
make your opening sentence exciting!You want to hook your reader from the very beginning.Good luck & have fun!
Part VI:
Design and produce a 2 page newsletter. When deciding what to include, think about: Your adventure as a drop of water Things you learned that really surprised you
Just for fun, you may research clouds a little further with the Resource #3 link below.
Resource #4 is a fun fact sheet to help you think a little more about water in your world.
