Grade:
2nd
Standards:
NGSS 2-ESS2 Earth’s Systems
2-ESS2-3 Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid.
Science and Engineering Practices
Obtain information using various texts, text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons), and other media that will be useful in answering a scientific question. (2-ESS2-3)
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
Water is found in the ocean, rivers, lakes, and ponds. Water exists as solid ice and in liquid form. (2-ESS2-3)
Patterns in the natural world can be observed. (2-ESS2-2), (2-ESS2-3).
Cross Cutting Concepts
Patterns
Source: California Department of Education. (2015). Grade two standards arranged by disciplinary core ideas: 2-ESS2 Earth’s systems. Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Retrieved from https://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/sc/ngssstandards.asp
Objective(s):
Students will be able to…
Explain how water move through the water cycle and name the different parts.
Describe how water takes on different forms throughout the water cycle and provide examples of precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.
The Water Cycle video
Source: Peekaboo. (2015). “The water cycle | The dr. binocs show | Learn videos for kids.” YouTube. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncORPosDrjI
Review this website to get more information on the water cycle.
Click on the link
Source: Means, T. (2018). Rain, snow, sleet, and other types of precipitation. ThoughtCo. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/precipitation-types-3444529
Click the link to view a slide show about the water cycle.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1k1Id2PC4sKuIsU8cSDwUkSaZoCAEqJqNpzYY83mxrvA/edit?usp=sharing
What do you think will happen to the water cycle if people keep building roads, homes, and buildings. How will this affect the Earth?
Write you answer in your journal.
When I say, "partners" you may discuss your answer with your partner.