Standard Course of Study :: Science — Grade 5

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Weathering the water cycle: Precipitation: Students will learn that precipitation is one of the three stages of the water cycle and how it relates to the other stages. The other lessons in this series include lessons on evaporation and condensation as well as a conclusion.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 5 Mathematics and Science); By Cathie Hill, Jackie Parker, and Karen Neilson.

Observing the water cycle: Initially, students will observe a demonstration of the water cycle and apply the information gained through the demonstration. Then students will measure and graph rainfall for two weeks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 5 Mathematics and Science); By Priscilla Nutt.

Resources on the web

The water cycle: In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students build upon their previous investigations of water by learning about the water cycle and its continuous flow around us. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Oceans: The purpose of this lesson is to obtain a better perception of earth's oceans and to understand earth's water cycle. In earlier grades, students learn about weather, oceans, and water as separate entities. As early as kindergarten, students complete exercises... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Models of the water cycle: The purpose of this lesson is to develop an understanding of the cycling of water by building and evaluating two different physical models. Water offers important experiences for students at this level. They can conduct investigations that go beyond the... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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