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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. |
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST
ONLY DO THE ACTIVITIES below IF YOU SCORED A 70% or HIGHER ON THE WATER CYCLE QUIZ LAST CLASS.
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If you scored BELOW at 70% CLICK HERE and redo the Water Cycle module And then RETAKE the quiz at the end of class.ACCELERATED must score an 80% or higher to move on.
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CLICK HERE to check you score in Exit Ticket if you're not sure.
1. Click the "et" button in the upper left corner of exit ticket screen.
2. Click the bar that says "Earth Science".
3. Check your "This Week" score .
1. Click the "et" button in the upper left corner of exit ticket screen.
2. Click the bar that says "Earth Science".
3. Check your "This Week" score .
EXTENSION: our LOCAL WATER CYCLE
Good work mastering the first Water Cycle module!
Introduction: It is particularly important for us to study the water cycle in Las Vegas. Our city faces serious water issues as Lake Mead's water levels continue to decline. Today you will create a virtual public service announcement explaining what is happening to Lake Mead and the water cycle in Las Vegas. |
A. Research OUR LOCAL WATER CYCLE [25 min]
IF YOU CANNOT LOGIN TO PADLET CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP AGAIN
DIRECTIONS:
1. CLICK HERE to login to Padlet.; 2. Create a Padlet called "Our Local Water Cycle." 3. Research the water cycle in Las Vegas and around Lake Mead by exploring the links provided to the left. As you read and watch, take notes in your Padlet. |
RESEARCH LINKS
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B. writing the script [10 min]
DIRECTIONS:
1. Look at the notes you took in your Padlet and think about what you now know about Lake Mead and the water cycle in our region (area).
2. Create a new note on your Our Local Water Cycle Padlet and title it "Script."
3. You will write a script for a PSA (Public Service Announcement) in your note.
Your script must include the following:
1. Look at the notes you took in your Padlet and think about what you now know about Lake Mead and the water cycle in our region (area).
2. Create a new note on your Our Local Water Cycle Padlet and title it "Script."
3. You will write a script for a PSA (Public Service Announcement) in your note.
Your script must include the following:
- 1-2 sentences explaining WHAT is happening to Lake Mead.
- 1-2 sentences explaining WHY Lake Mead is in trouble.
- 1-2 sentences explaining WHAT could happen if we don't act to save Lake Mead.
- 1-2 sentences describing ways we or the government could act to help solve the problem.
D. Public service announcement voki [6 min]
DIRECTIONS
1. CLICK HERE to go to Voki.
2. Click the "T" button key under "Give It a Voice."
3. Copy your script from Padlet and paste it into the text box.
4. Choose a voice for your character and click "DONE."
4. If you have time, customize your character and/or add a background.
Then, click play and watch your public service announcement come to life!
1. CLICK HERE to go to Voki.
2. Click the "T" button key under "Give It a Voice."
3. Copy your script from Padlet and paste it into the text box.
4. Choose a voice for your character and click "DONE."
4. If you have time, customize your character and/or add a background.
Then, click play and watch your public service announcement come to life!
E. SHARE YOUR SCRIPT [DO THIS IN PLACE OF THE QUIZ] [4 min]
CLICK HERE and complete the Google Survey to share your Public Service Announcement script.
Done early?
Continue researching water issues with Lake Mead and our local water cycle.
What could YOU do to help solve our water crisis?
What could YOU do to help solve our water crisis?