Introduction
Let's explore the fantastic journey of water. Have you ever wondered how water travels around the world, from rivers to lakes to oceans to rain and back again? It's the water cycle!
In this WebQuest, you will explore the parts of the water cycle, discover how the water cycle affects the Earth, and learn how the water moves and changes.
By the end of this quest, you will be able to describe the water cycle and understand the four main parts.
Task
Your task is:
- Explore the water cycle!
- Learn the 4 main parts of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
- Discover why the water cycle is so important to the planet.
- Create a project to show your understanding of the water cycle.
You will complete these tasks with a group!
Process
In your groups, you will:
Explore the Water Cycle!
Watch this video
Explore these resources
Learn the 4 Main Parts of the Water Cycle!
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Collection!
In song form:
Interactive water cycle: https://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle-kids-beg.html
Why is the Water Cycle Important?
Review the resources to help understand and explore more!
- https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/nature/water-cycle/
- https://climatekids.nasa.gov/water-cycle/
- https://water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle-kids-beg.html
Create Your Project!
- Use available examples and materials to work together to make a drawing, poster, or other project to show the water cycle.
- Be sure to include the 4 main stages of the water cycle.
- Have fun and work together!
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Accuracy | All stages are explained. | Most stages are explained. | Some stages are explained. | No stages are explained. |
| Design | Great overview/understanding and great creativity. | Good overview/understanding and good creativity. | Limited overview/understanding and limited creativity. | No overview and no creativity. |
| Teamwork | All students in group contributed and participated. | Most students in group contributed and participated. | Some students in group contributed and participated. | No students n group contributed and participated. |
Conclusion
You did it!!! You explored the water cycle and created a fantastic project! By completing this quest, you learn about the 4 main stages of the water cycle, how water moves around the planet, and why the water cycle is so important.