Instructions:
Read through the lab completely before beginning. Check the Lab Rubric at the end of this document for grading.
Collect all necessary materials before beginning.
Create a copy of this document so you can fill it out as you go. Do not request editing access. You can print it and write on it, or you can make a copy in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Save a finished copy of this worksheet that includes your answers. Upload it into the Sci6B.U2L10Portfolio.Spring24 Drop Box. This is the very last page in Connexus Science Unit 2 Lesson 10.
Standard:
S6E3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to recognize the significant role of water in Earth processes.
b. Plan and carry out an investigation to illustrate the role of the sun’s energy in atmospheric conditions that lead to the cycling of water. (Clarification statement: The water cycle should include evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, infiltration, groundwater, and runoff.)
Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of the components of the water cycle by building a model.
Directions:
You will create an original model (you may not use an image from the internet!) of the Water Cycle.
Choose how you will make your model. You may to either build a model out of your choice of materials OR you may create a digital model on your choice of platform.
If you choose to build a model, you can use any materials that you have. Some suggested items are play dough, clay, candy, toys, cardboard/recycled boxes, food, office supplies, legos. Be creative!
If you choose to create a digital model, you can use your choice of platform. Some possible options are: Google Slides, Microsoft Power Point, Paint, Prezi, Canva.
Include (AND LABEL) the following processes on your model:
The Sun
Evaporation
Condensation
Transpiration
Infiltration
Groundwater
Runoff
Include arrows showing an example of how water could travel through each step of the water cycle.
Take a picture or a screenshot of your model and place it in the Model Box below. If you created a digital model, please provide a link in the box below. Please make sure your link is public.
MODEL BOX: Water Cycle Model (7 pts)
Answer the following questions by typing your answers in the boxes provided: (3 points)
According to the graph below, what percentage of freshwater is drinkable (you can exclude groundwater)?
What is transpiration?
Where does the energy come from to power the water cycle?
Unit 2&3 Portfolio- The Water Cycle
Scoring Rubric
Proficient
Beginning
Not Met
Points
Model
5-7 points
All processes included and labeled correctly.
3-6 point
Some processes are either missing or labeled incorrectly.
0-2 points
More than four processes are missing or incorrect.
/7
Questions
3 points
Student answered all questions fully and correctly.
2 points
Student answered 2 questions fully and correctly.
1 point
Student answered 1 question fully and correctly.
/3
Total ___ / 10 points
MODEL BOX: Water Cycle Model (7 pts)
[Insert image or link to digital model here]
According to the graph below, what percentage of freshwater is drinkable (you can exclude groundwater)?
[Answer here]
What is transpiration?
[Answer here]
Where does the energy come from to power the water cycle?
[Answer here]