Introduction
This webquest is designed for a 4th Grade group of students in primary education, on the natural sciences subject.
Precipitation, evaporation, and transpiration are all terms that sound familiar, yet may not mean much to you. They are all part of the water cycle, a complex process that not only gives us water to drink, fish to eat, but also weather patterns that help grow our crops.
Most of the water on Earth, 97% to be exact, is salt water found in the oceans.Only about 3% of Earth's water is fresh.
Task
The water cycle unit will be completed by doing 3 tasks. For each task you will use some resources (internet, books, movies, etc...) to investigate and learn about each part of the cycle. These tasks will be essential to do the final project, which will consists in making a mural to present it to your classmates.
The first two activities will be done at home, while the third one in class in small groups collaborating each other, sharing knowledge and materials.
EXPLORE AND ENJOY!
Process
Task 1: What do you know...?
Begin by exploring the followings concepts: precipitation, collection, evaporation and condensation.
Click here to find the information: National Geographic
Task 2: Understanding the process
Watch these two videos and try to get as much information as possible!
After watching them, please answer these simple questions using "Socrative"
Click on this link https://b.socrative.com/login/student/ and enter the teacher´s room code: Cristina1990
Task 3: Creating a mural
In this last task you will get into your group in class and re-create the water cycle. Be creative when you do this. See the rubric on the evaluation page to self assess. Make sure you have learned and understood the different steps and the process of the water cycle to make the mural with your classmates.
All the materials will be provided, all I need of you is your creativity and knowledge!
Evaluation
When assessing your murals, I will be taking into account the following items. Please, make sure you show interest and present an EXCELLENT work!
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Excellent (4) |
Good (3) |
Fair (2) |
Poor (1) |
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Content |
All parts of the water cycle are included with descriptions and facts. |
Missing one part of the water cycle and description |
Only has 2 parts of the water cycle labled with descriptions of the parts. Missing facts. |
Only 1 part of the water cycle labeled. Missing all facts and descriptions. |
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Organization |
The project is clear and well written, easy to understand |
The project is somewhat clear and written with little errors. |
The project is somewhat clear, with little organization. It has many errors and is hard to read. |
The project is unclear and is hard to read, and sloppy. |
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Creativity |
Very creative in re-making the water cycle. Used something other than posters |
Students were creative with their make of the water cycle. |
Students showed some creativity in making the water cycle. It has some color. |
Students showed little creativity in making the water cycle. It shows no colour and is plain. |
Credits
If you would like to deep into this topic, here are some useful links for you to see.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cycle
http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/water-cycle
http://www3.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_watercycle.html