The Water Cycle Middle School - This earth science lesson is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science and covers the NGSS MS–ESS2-4 Standard. It is meant to be done over 1-2 day(s). The lesson overviews the water cycle and what we mean that water is cycled from location to location instead of being destroyed. It then overviews the phases of water (solid, liquid, gas) and teaches about evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff (accumulation), and transpiration.

The emphasis is on the ways water changes its state as it moves through the multiple pathways of the hydrologic cycle. The lesson also includes my Water Cycle Word Search Activity and Word Scramble Activity.

This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), TWO embedded videos, a Bill Nye worksheet on the water cycle, lots of good colorful diagrams, a student lesson handout as a document, and an auto-graded, 4-question Exit Ticket via Google Forms.

The lesson content includes:

• The Water Cycle
• Phases of Water
• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Infiltration
• Runoff (Accumulation)
• Transpiration

Included in the lesson package:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• TWO embedded videos
• An auto-graded Exit Ticket
• Bill Nye worksheet with answer key
• Student lesson handout
• The Water Cycle Word Search Activity and Word Scramble Activity

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

-----------------------------------------------

Google and Distance Learning Ready

• This lesson includes both Office and Google formats for ALL resources. The presentation is in PowerPoint and Google Slides while all documents contain Word and Google Doc versions.
• Your resource is perfect for distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom as I've included a link that will automatically create a copy of the resources and put them directly into your Google Drive with one click.
• Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students

Having both options allows you to use either without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It safeguards you in case your department or school decides to go Google 100% and allows you as well as your students to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used.

Exit Ticket

Included in your package is an Exit Ticket which can be directly accessed from the last Google Slide. Additionally, your purchase will create a copy of the Google Form Exit Ticket which you can edit to meet your class needs.

I also have a range of assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please CLICK HERE to have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see.