Summary
Dive into the science behind water, the substance that makes life on Earth possible. Every living thing needs water, and thanks to the water cycle, we never run out. Our bodies are just a brief pit stop along the journey for water molecules. They evaporate into the sky as vapor, condense to form clouds, and precipitate back down to the ground as rain or snow. As water moves across Earth’s surface, it transforms landscapes through weathering and erosion. But only a tiny fraction of Earth’s water is freshwater, the kind that people can drink and use for farming. Most of it is saltwater, stored in our planet’s enormous oceans. Press “play” to drink up some knowledge about the water cycle!
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Water Cycle:
- What is one new thing you learned about water cycle?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining water cycle.
- Draw or give one example of your own.