OBJECTIVE | 7.2 EXPLAIN THAT THE WATER CYCLE IS A PROCESS IN WHICH ENERGY, PROVIDED BY THE SUN, CONTINUOUSLY CYCLES WATER THROUGH EARTH’S SYSTEMS. |
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Introduction (1 min)
SUPER WATER
Water is a lot like a super hero - it has strange and useful "powers," can change forms, and keeps living things (like us) alive!
Today you'll learn more about the properties of water. Why is water so important? What makes it one of our most precious resources?
Water is a lot like a super hero - it has strange and useful "powers," can change forms, and keeps living things (like us) alive!
Today you'll learn more about the properties of water. Why is water so important? What makes it one of our most precious resources?
A. Prepare your Notes (2 min)
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Remember to take notes that will help you answer the questions below on your PADLET.
For today's quiz you will need to know:
(Try making a note in your Padlet for each bullet below.)
For today's quiz you will need to know:
(Try making a note in your Padlet for each bullet below.)
- Why ice floats on water
- How water's DENSITY changes in its different states (solid, liquid, and gas)
- What properties make water special and important for life
- How much of the Earth's water is drinkable
B. Brain pop - PROPERTIES OF WATER [8 min]
1. Create a new Padlet called "Properties of Water." 2. CLICK HERE to go to the Properties of Water Brainpop. Login and watch the video! (username: monacoms, password: brainpop) 3. As you watch, pause often to take notes in your Padlet on the properties that make water special and valuable. |
C. VOCABULARY INTRO [8 min]
1. CLICK HERE to learn a 5 new words for this lesson.
Read the vocabulary words and their definitions.
2. Type the definition of each word into your Padlet Notes.
Hover your mouse over the red title, then click the green pencil icon to edit.
On the iPads, double-click the note to edit.
Read the vocabulary words and their definitions.
2. Type the definition of each word into your Padlet Notes.
Hover your mouse over the red title, then click the green pencil icon to edit.
On the iPads, double-click the note to edit.
D. Why does ice float? [8 min]
1. Watch the top video to learn why ice floats. 2. As you watch, pause often and take notes in your Padlet. Optional: If you understood the top video and would like to learn more, watch the bottom video for a deeper look at why ice floats. Continue to add to your Padlet notes. It's ok if you don't have time to watch the bottom video. |
B. Why care about water? [5 min]
1. CLICK HERE to watch a video from National Geographic on the importance of water. Only watch the first video (ends 2:29).
2. Take notes on your Padlet on how much water on Earth is drinkable and why most of it isn't.
E. Quiz [10 min]
DIRECTIONS:
1. CLICK HERE to go to EXIT TICKET to take your assessment. Remember: Your STUDENT ID is your login and password. 2. Under your "New Assessments," start the Properties of Water quiz. Remember: You may use your notes! |
FINISHED EARLY? |
Learn more about one of the special properties of water below!
Use the provided links or conduct your own search using Google. |
SURFACE TENSION |
SURFACE TENSION |
HEAT CAPACITY |