The Water Cycle

Introduction

Have you ever wondered where all the water goes when it rains? How does the rain get into the clouds? You will find out the answers to those questions as you explore The Water Cycle. Make sure you have your science journals out as you complete each task.

Click the link below to see The Water Cycle in action!

http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/watercycle/

In this WebQuest you are going to explore the Water Cycle, each part, and why it is important to the earth. Read below to see what you are going to do to complete this quest.

Student Directions

You will work through 5 sections to complete the WebQuest.

  • Introduction: a summary of the WebQuest.
  • Tasks: there are 5 tasks to complete.
  • Process: there are specific steps to follow with each task.
  • Evaluation: there is a rubric to show you how your work will be graded.
  • Conclusion: there will be videos with quizzes and intereactive games.

Teacher Instructions

A lesson plan is included for teachers who would like to use this WebQuest in their classrooms. See the Teacher page for more information.

  • Teacher page: a lesson plan for this WebQuest