Water Cycle Unit Plan
Unit Plan
About 6 hr 30 min4 lessonsGrades6, 7, 8Science
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Teach these in order. This unit plan is designed for the lessons to be taught in order. The unit as a whole has scored in the exemplar range on our rubric.
About this unit
In this unit, students explore the interconnectedness of the water cycle, transpiration, deforestation, climate change, and extreme weather. Through hands-on experiments, research projects, and discussions, students uncover how human activities impact these natural processes and what they can do to take positive action.
Lessons in this unit, in order
- 1Water Cycle Lesson: Climate ChangeIn this lesson, students learn about the water cycle and how climate change impacts its patterns.Inquire: Students contemplate their relationship with water and...Lesson Plan · 2 hr · Grades 6, 7, 8 View Lesson
- 2Water Cycle Lesson: TranspirationIn this lesson, students learn about transpiration and how transpiration plays a role in cooling cities that experience extreme heat due to climate change.Inqui...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 50 min · Grades 6, 7, 8 View Lesson
- 3Water Cycle Lesson: DeforestationIn this lesson, students learn how climate change and deforestation are linked to the water cycle.Inquire: Students view an Indigenous perspective on deforestat...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 10 min · Grades 6, 7, 8 View Lesson
- 4Water Cycle Lesson: Extreme WeatherIn this lesson, students learn about extreme weather, create an infographic, and educate others on the knowledge gained from this unit.Inquire: Students watch v...Lesson Plan · 1 hr 30 min · Grades 6, 7, 8 View Lesson
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