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The Story of a Raindrop:

A journey through the water cycle

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During this presentation, you will learn about how clouds are formed through a process called the water cycle, and about the different types of weather that come from clouds. You will also learn some new words related to clouds and weather!
 
This a small group activity.

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Printable guide available in Teacher Zone

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Notes for instruction:

We recommend a student:teacher ratio between 2:1 and 5:1, for getting the most out of this presentation. Upon following the link, assist students in making the presentation full-screen, then demonstrate the use of arrow buttons or keys to navigate through the material. Higher-order thinking questions can be proposed afterwards as a follow-up/extension, or during the presentation where noted. Please see Teacher Zone for complete instructions, where we have detailed recommendations for teacher involvement. Following the suggested prompts ensures that students are engaging in the world around them while viewing the presentation.

 

Higher order thinking questions, with hypothetical student responses below:

  1. Brainstorm a list of water sources. Which water sources are likely to have the most water evaporate?

    1. Ocean, sea, river, lake, stream, ​creek, pond, waterfall, pool. 

    2. The biggest water sources are likely to have the most water evaporate.

  2. Where else might you see an example of condensation?

    1. Water bottles, food packages, sides of pots that contain liquid.​

  3. Describe the kind of cloud you think would be holding a lot of rain. What size is it? What color? Is it thick or can we see through it?

    1. Dark, big, fluffy, thick, gray, black, tall. Other answers may be less accurate, providing an opportunity for guiding understanding.​

  4. What kind of precipitation has been most common in our area this year? You can refer to the weather graphs or charts.

    1. Rain​ (most likely correct answer), or snow.

  5. Knowing what we've just learned about the water cycle, why do you think it does not rain very much in the desert?

    1. There are not any water sources in the desert, so no water evaporates and turns into clouds.​

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