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Activity 4: The Water Cycle is part of Introduction to the Atmosphere, which is Section 1 of the Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere module created by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. This module consists of lesson plans and supplemental materials created specifically for middle school teachers. In The Water Cycle, a model is used to investigate the various components of the c ...
In this activity, students are introduced to the environment of the Amazon rainforest. They compare differences between the Amazon and California forests. Next students act out the water cycle within the Amazon rainforest. After performing in their skit, students debrief about how water moves in the water cycle. Through this lesson students will be able to: 1. Describe the various processes of the ...
Through role-playing as a particle of water, students gain an understanding of the complexity of the movement of water through earth’s systems. Stations are set-up for nine different water reservoirs associated with the water cycle. On each turn, students roll the dice at each station and either stay in place or move to a different location. Students track their unique journey through the water cy ...