Water You Up To?
Grades: 2, 3, 4, 5
Type: Videos
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Green Ninja
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
- This short animated video follows a water droplet as he and his friends learn about the water cycle.
- The group travels through the water cycle learning about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
- There are discussion questions and additional links provided below the video.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video is an engaging way to learn how water reacts to changes in temperature and the different states of matter it undergoes throughout the water cycle.
- It is brief and engaging for younger students.
Additional Prerequisites
- This resource requires access to the Internet.
- Answers to the questions provided can be accessed by contacting the Green Ninja team. The email is found at the bottom of the landing page.
Differentiation
- Have students describe what occurs to water during evaporation, condensation, and precipitation and why, following the video.
- For students familiar with climate change, have them research how climate change is affecting the water cycle.
- Challenge older students to consider why each stage of the water cycle is important to life on Earth.
- Use this lesson for a more in-depth look at the water cycle and its importance.
This resource provides teachers with a guide to teach students about the water cycle. The resources provided includes framing questions to gauge students understanding of carbon footprints prior to watching a video ~ 3.5 minutes long. The video centers around a group of friends, one of which is a drop of water. Focus questions along with follow-up questions and optional extensions are provided. This video, along with the supporting material is well-sourced and would make a great addition to a classroom discussing the water cycle, and what effects pollution could have on water.
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