Water You Up To?
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Provided by: Green Ninja|Published on: January 9, 2023
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Synopsis
- This short animated video follows a water droplet as he and his friends learn about the water cycle.
- The group travels through the water cycle learning about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
- There are discussion questions and additional links provided below the video.
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Green Ninja
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This video is an engaging way to learn how water reacts to changes in temperature and the different states of matter it undergoes throughout the water cycle.
- It is brief and engaging for younger students.
Additional Prerequisites
- This resource requires access to the Internet.
- Answers to the questions provided can be accessed by contacting the Green Ninja team. The email is found at the bottom of the landing page.
Differentiation
- Have students describe what occurs to water during evaporation, condensation, and precipitation and why, following the video.
- For students familiar with climate change, have them research how climate change is affecting the water cycle.
- Challenge older students to consider why each stage of the water cycle is important to life on Earth.
- Use this lesson for a more in-depth look at the water cycle and its importance.
This resource provides teachers with a guide to teach students about the water cycle. The resources provided includes framing questions to gauge students understanding of carbon footprints prior to watching a video ~ 3.5 minutes long. The video centers around a group of friends, one of which is a drop of water. Focus questions along with follow-up questions and optional extensions are provided. This video, along with the supporting material is well-sourced and would make a great addition to a classroom discussing the water cycle, and what effects pollution could have on water.
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About the Partner Provider
Green Ninja
Green Ninja grew out of academic research at San Jose State University that demonstrated how well-designed educational experiences can promote pro-environmental attitudes and behavior in youth. This research is the foundation for the Green Ninja middle school science curriculum that has been adopted by the California Department of Education as an approved NGSS science provider. Today, Green Ninja is the only commercial science publisher in the U.S. that uses local climate and environmental problems as a lens for teaching science. Green Ninja is a California Benefit Corporation with the goal of creating a cleaner and healthier planet for everyone.
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