Intro Lesson Quiz

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By the end of this lesson, you will become an expert on the water cycle! * You will understand why the water cycle is a never- ending cycle and be able to name and explain each stage of this cycle using new vocabulary. *This lesson is aligned with the Ohio Department of Education Content Standards for Second Grade Earth and Space Science. This lesson fulfills the requirements that students will be able to understand that “wind and water are observable parts of weather, sunlight warms water and air, and the physical properties of water can change (liquid to solid and solid to liquid).” Second Grade, Science Lesson

Why is the water cycle a never-ending story? How is water continuously used over and over on Earth? Where does water go after it forms a puddle on the ground? When you put wet clothes into the dryer, where does the moisture go? Are we drinking the same water that dinosaurs did millions and millions of years ago?

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and then back to the Earth’s surface again.

Bodies of water that can be found on the Earth’s surface include: oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soil Atmosphere: the air, or gases, which surround the Earth

The sun heats the water on the Earth’s surface and causes it to evaporate.

Evaporate: to turn from a liquid to a vapor, or gas

This water vapor then rises into the atmosphere where it cools and condenses into liquid droplets.

Condenses: to turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid

These droplets combine and grow until they become too heavy and fall to the Earth as precipitation.

Precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground Rain=LiquidSnow=Solid

After this occurs, the cycle continues to repeat itself through the steps of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This is why the water cycle is a never-ending story!

Click the link below to watch a short video about the life of Dew and Drip.

With the help of an adult, click on the following links for some fun games about the Water Cycle. Water Cycle Game Coloring Book Pages

Bodies of water that can be found on the Earth’s surface include: oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soil Atmosphere: the air, or gases, which surround the Earth Evaporate: to turn from a liquid to a vapor, or gas Condenses: to turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid Precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge on the vocabulary used throughout this unit. Click on the letter that matches the correct answer. At any time during the quiz, you may click the “HINT” button for help. Good luck!

What types of bodies of water can be found on the Earth’s surface? A. A. Rain, snow, hail, sleet B. B. Oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soil C. C. None of the above HINT

Good job, you got the right answer! You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert! Click the arrow button to continue to Question Two.

Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One. Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question One. HINT TRY AGAIN

Which statement best describes the atmosphere? A. A. The air, or gases, that surround the Earth B. B. Changing from a liquid to a solid C. C. None of the above HINT

Good job, you got the right answer! You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert! Click the arrow button to continue to Question Three.

Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One. Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Two. HINT TRY AGAIN

What occurs during evaporation? A. A. A gas, or vapor, turns into a liquid B. B. rain, snow, hail falls from the sky C. C. A liquid turns into a vapor, or gas HINT

Good job, you got the right answer! You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert! Click the arrow button to continue to Question Four.

Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One. Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Three. HINT TRY AGAIN

In relation to the water cycle, what does it mean to condense? A. A. To turn from a gas or vapor into a liquid B. B. The sun heats up the Earth’s surface C. C. None of the above HINT

Good job, you got the right answer! You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert! Click the arrow button to continue to Question Five.

Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One. Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Four. HINT TRY AGAIN

What is precipitation? A. A. Oceans, lakes, streams, rivers, puddles, soil B. B. Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground C. C. None of the above HINT

Good job, you got the right answer! You’re on your way to becoming a Water Cycle Expert! Click the arrow button to continue.

Click the HINT button to review the vocabulary to help answer Question One. Click TRY AGAIN to return to Question Five. HINT TRY AGAIN

You are now a Water Cycle Expert! Next week in class, we will be using your new knowledge to learn about the formation of clouds. You may return to the Home Page by clicking the house button below. Or you may view the sources used in this presentation by clicking the right arrow button below. References

The Life of Water Video Clip: ODE Content Standards: Water Cycle Game: Activities and Coloring Book Pages: *All images found on Google.