science · Grade 4
Explain Water Cycle Processes
Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle.
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Learning goals
- Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewExplain Water Cycle Processes
Practice · Independent · 25 min
Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewExplain Water Cycle Processes: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min
Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewExplain Water Cycle Processes: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min
Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewExplain Water Cycle Processes: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Connect evaporation, condensation and precipitation in a simplified water cycle. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: Which process changes liquid water into vapor?
- Connect the response to: Name two forms of precipitation.
- Ask students to apply the idea: Why is condensation different from precipitation?
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