Water Cycle in a Bag Lesson Video:
Lesson Plan:
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Google Doc of Water Cycle Lesson Plan
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Overview:
In this experiment, students will be learning about the water cycle and how it is used to move all water on Earth. Through the experiment, students will create a water cycle in a plastic bag.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the water cycle repeatedly moves water from the ocean/rivers to land.
- Explain why the water cycle is vital to the environment.
- Describe the four cycles (Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, and Collection).
- Observe how water changes from a liquid to a gas.
Alignment with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards)
| MS-ESS2-4. | Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth’s systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity. |
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| 5-ESS2-1. | Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact. |
| 5-PS1-1. | Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too small to be seen. |
Materials Needed
- Ziplock bag
- Water
- Tape
- Black Permanent Marker
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Tablespoon (optional)
Logistics
Suggested Grade Level:
7th and 8th grade
STEAM Subjects:
Chemistry, Earth Science and Environment
Science Vocabulary:
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Collection, Water Vapor, Runoff
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