Summary
Rain ruins Sid's outdoor play date — but it sparks a big question: where does rain come from, and where does it go? Sid and his friend investigate rain, puddles, and clouds, and Teacher Susie helps the class understand the basic water cycle.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Rain can be disappointing — but it's also a great science opportunity.
- Where does Sid think rain comes from? What did he find out?
- After the rain stops, where does the water in puddles go?
- What would happen if it never rained? What needs rain to survive?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: rain, cloud, puddle, weather, water cycle, evaporate.
Try it: Next time it rains, use chalk to trace around a puddle every 10 minutes. What happens? Draw your observations.