Teaching Tips

• This visualization would be a great introduction to terms of the water cycle, as well as a review that could be used in a quiz-style game with the whole class.
• Teachers should expand on how human environments interact with the water cycle (infiltration effects, etc.), which could be a good extension question (How would man-made structures effect the water cycle?)
• It may be helpful for students to connect the general model to their local ecosystems/regions.

About the Content

• This is a scientifically accurate, interactive model of the water cycle that is appropriate for elementary learners to engage with and understand.
• The diagram has high quality descriptions and definitions of key water cycle terminology.
• Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

About the Pedagogy

• While some elements of this model are more engaging than others, the variety of presentation styles should help students work their way through the model.
• This activity can be used to review or introduce the water cycle in a way that can be simply followed. There is potential to create an interactive learning opportunity with the students.

• This resource engages students in using scientific data.
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Technical Details/Ease of Use

• This model is a dynamic interactive flowchart that can be viewed online.