Nature detectives

Science CPD for Science Educators | Science CPD For Science Educators Earth's Water Cycle 1. Discuss how much water the ocean contains. Display the MapMaker Interactive and make sure students can all identify which areas are land and which are ocean. 2. 3. Stage 1: Evaporation—Explain that sunlight hitting the surface of the ocean causes liquid water on the surface to change to water vapor, becoming part of the air. Discuss what happens to rain and snow on Earth. 4. Have students personalize the water cycle by connecting it to where they live. 5. Where did the water drop go on its journey? 6. Extending the Learning Conduct a simple science experiment so students can see firsthand how water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates.