Standard I

Standard: Students will understand that water changes state as it moves through the water cycle.

Objective 1: Describe the relationship between heat energy, evaporation and condensation of water on Earth.
Objective 2: Describe the water cycle.

Student Literacy - PDF
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Strategies
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 1 - Where is Water Found?
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 2 - Why Does a Puddle Shrink?
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 3 - Condensation Chambers
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 4 - Heat Energy and Water
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 5 - The Water Cycle Model
TRB 4:1 - Investigation 6 - Water on the Move
Assessment - PDF
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Science Benchmark

Matter on Earth cycles from one form to another. The cycling of matter on Earth requires energy. The cycling of water is an example of this process. The sun is the source of energy for the water cycle. Water changes state as it cycles between the atmosphere, land, and bodies of water on Earth.