Water cycle webquest
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Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [Teacher Page] For Educators Designed by Sarah Kosik [email protected] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Water Cycle Webquest
Transcript of Water cycle webquest
Student Page
Title
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits
[Teacher Page]
For Educators
Designed by
Sarah [email protected]
Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
Water Cycle Webquest
Student Page
Title
Introduction
Task
Process
Evaluation
Conclusion
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[Teacher Page] Introduction
Do you ever wonder if the water we drink is safe or where rain comes from. The Water cycle describes how water is recycled throughout earth’s atmosphere. It is up to you and your classmates to figure out how the process of the water cycle works.
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The Task
Your first assignment as detectives is to complete the following to solve this mystery:
1) Brain storm with your group of the many ways that we use water
2) Use the internet to collect evidence3) Create a presentation to show the process of
the water cycle and be creative!4) Have fun
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[Teacher Page] The Process
1. Divide class into groups of three or four2. Brainstorm the importance of water to humans
and the possible ways that water can be recycled throughout our atmosphere. Be sure to consider the following:a. The surface of the earthb. Below the surface of the earthc. Above the surface of the earth
3. Use the internet to collect evidence of the water cycle. Include at least 5 steps of the process.
4. Be sure to answer the following questions:a. How is water treated or cleaned for human use?b. How can we reduce water pollution?c. What are the effects of acid rain?
5. Create a presentation of your collected evidence to show the class
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Developing2
Accomplished3
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Stated objective or Performance
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Stated objective or Performance
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Stated objective or Performance
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Stated objective or Performance
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Stated objective or Performance
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting a beginning level of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting development and movement toward mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting mastery of performance.
Description of identifiable performance characteristics reflecting the highest level of performance.
Evaluation
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[Teacher Page] Conclusion
Congratulations Detectives! You have solved your first case on the mystery of the water cycle. After this assignment you should now be able to identify the process of how water is recycled throughout earth’s atmosphere, define evaporation, condensation, and precipitation, explain how water is treated, and the effects of water pollution.
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Credits & References
http://www.neok12.com/Water-Cycle.htm
http://www.bristolvaschools.org/mwarren/TheWaterCycleWebQuest.htm
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/NewsEvents/tabid/158/newsid1480/1218/mid/1480/City-of-Southfield-offers-new-online-water-bill-payment-option-for-residents-and-businesses-/Default.aspx
http://education.jlab.org/reading/water_cycle.html
http://www.ge-energy.com/solutions/advanced_water_recycling.jsp
