Date: February 20, 2015 Grade: 1st Form
Teacher Name: Joel-Dave Ducan Subject: General Science
1. Topic-
The Water Cycle
 
2. Content-
What is the water cycle?
The water cycle is a conscious movement of water on and above the surface of the Earth.

Facts on the water cycle
1.Most of the water we use comes from the water cycle.
2.Majority of the water in the cycle is found in seas and oceans and some of the water is found in streams, rain and rivers.

Steps in the water cycle
1.Evaporation- the change of state from liquid to gas. The sun heats the water at the surface of the sea or ocean causing the water to evaporate and rise up into the atmosphere as water vapour.
2.Transpiration- water evaporates from plants through the stomata of the leaves forming water vapour in the atmosphere.
3.Condensation- the water vapour cools and forms tiny water droplets which come together as clouds.
4.Precipitation- when the water droplets get too heavy and the air can no longer hold them they fall as rain.
5.Surface runoff- the process by which water from precipitation runs from the Earth's into water bodies.
6.Percolation- water is absorbed by the Earth's surface where it joins with ground water.

 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
Students should be able to:
1.Define the term "water cycle".
2.Know the steps involved in the water cycle.
3.Explain the steps involved in the water cycle.
 
4. Objectives-
1. The students will understand changes and patterns of water through the water cycle.
2. The students must demonstrate the ability to explain the water cycle through pictures and define the components of the water cycle. .
 
5. Materials and Aids-
1. A large metal or plastic bowl
2. A pitcher or bucket
3. A sheet of clear plastic wrap
4. A dry ceramic mug (like a coffee mug)
5. A long piece of string or large rubber band
6. Water
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Water is essential for all living things. The water in our environment moves from the atmosphere to the land and back up again.
 

B. Development-

The students will:
1. Take notes from a powerpoint presentation.
2.Be shown a video on the water cycle.
3.Make a model of the water cycle
 

C. Practice-

This lesson will let students have a hands-on experience with the water cycle. They will learn the different parts of the water cycle through experiments and studying the lesson.
 

D. Independent Practice-

The ______ evaporates ______ from lakes and oceans. As the air rises, it cools. The water vapor condenses into tiny droplets of ______. The droplets crowd together and form a ______. Wind blows the ______. towards the land. The tiny droplets join together and fall as precipitation to the ______. The water soaks into the ground and collects in ______. The ______ that never ends has started again!
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Discuss the terms precipitation, evaporation, and condensation to determine prior knowledge and help students gain an understanding of the process of the water cycle.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Encourage children to speculate about the movement of water through the environment. Write the following questions on the board and have students answer them on their own paper: What processes involved in the water cycle? What caused the water to evaporate?
 

G. Closure-

Discuss how we get rain and snow for ending the class.
 
7. Evaluation-
Assessing the students answers about the water cycle.
 
8. Teacher Reflection-
The students understand what was taught and is ready for any challenge.
 

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