You have just been hired by your local newspaper to write an article on how the water cycle works. In order to write this article, you will have to complete a water cycle worksheet using the links provided below.
Make sure to read all of the material carefully and answer each question thoroughly. This will ensure that you will write a very informative article on the water cycle.
Today you will play the role of a reporter researching information on the water cycle. You will explore the internet sites provided to become an expert on all aspects of the water cycle. Once you have researched and gathered your facts, you will be required to write a newspaper article for the newspaper. So sharpen your pencil and put your reporter’s hat on!

In order to accomplish this task, you will need to read and analyze the information on the water cycle websites provided below. While reading through the information, complete the water cycle worksheet using complete sentences and elaboration. Once your research is completed, you will type a two paragraph newspaper article explaining how the water cycle works. You will be expected to use appropriate water cycle vocabulary and demonstrate an understanding of how the water cycle works. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/water.html
http://www.kidzone.ws/water http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/WEATHER/watercycle.html
http://apps.southeastwater.com.au/games/education_kidsroom_wcactivity.asp
http://www.mbgnet.net/fresh/cycle/index.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/water_cycle/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/changing_state/read
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Your web quest will be grade using the following rubric.
Completion of water cycle worksheet
Level 1
Student has little or no information completed
Utilization of websites
Completion of newspaper article
Student used 1 website
Student did not complete the article
Level 2
Student has some information completed
Student used 2 websites
Level 3
Student has most information completed
Students used 3 websites
Level 4
Student has all information completed
Students used all websites
Student partially completed the article with many informational errors
Student completed the article with some informational errors
Student completed the article without informational errors
Level 5
Student has all information completed with thorough detail
Students used all websites and conducted extra research
Student completed the article without informational errors and additional information
Score
This web quest is intended for you to learn about the stages of the water cycle and be able to explain how each stage depends on the other. Enjoy your exploration.

Answer the following questions using complete sentences and elaborative details.
1. Name the three main stages of the water cycle.
2. In detail, explain the evaporation stage.
3. In detail, explain the condensation stage.

4. In detail, explain the precipitation stage.
5. What happens to the water when it falls back to Earth?
6. What is ground water?
7. What is the most important part of renewing the water cycle?

8. What is another name for the water cycle?
9. Where does most of the water fall when it rains?
10. Does the Earth have a limited amount of water?
11. What are two things that can break clouds apart and cause precipitation?
12. How much of the Earth’s water is fresh?

13. How much of the Earth’s water is in a solid form, found in ice caps and glaciers?
14. Why is surface runoff important?
15. What is infiltration?
16. What is transpiration?
17. What are the three states of water?

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