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Earth's Water Cycle

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, 6 - 8, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Keywords:

freshwater, evaporation, condensation

Summary:

This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.

The Water Cycle: Watering the Land

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

energy cycle, energy budget, radiation budget, water cycle, ocean, atmosphere, water vapor, condensation, clouds

Summary:

Explore how water droplets form and fall from the sky in part three of the water cycle series. Watch how water vapor moves through the atmosphere and returns to Earth as rain and snow.

NASA S'COOL: Students' Cloud Observations On-Line

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Weather and Climate, Weather

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General, K - 5

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, CERES

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Summary:

The S'COOL Project involves students (ages 5 - 20+) in real science, making and reporting ground truth observations of clouds to assist in the validation of NASA's CERES satellite instruments. Includes lesson plans and other related materials.

Real World: Global Cloud Observation Day

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, aerosols, condensation nuclei

Summary:

Learn about precipitation and how clouds are formed. Find out why scientists study clouds and how you can help NASA collect cloud observation data as part of the Students' Cloud Observation OnLine, or S'COOL, Project.

Investigating the Climate System: Clouds

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Water Properties, Energy Cycle

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

clouds, energy cycle, climate, condensation

Summary:

A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores clouds and their role in Earth systems.

USGS Water Cycle Diagram

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Type:

Image

Audience:

Informal

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, precipitation, groundwater, runoff, snowmelt, evapotranspiration

Summary:

A diagram of the water cycle showing evaporation, condensation, precipitation and more.

Our World: Cool Clouds

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, K - 5, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Keywords:

water vapor, condensation, clouds, atmosphere, cloud types

Summary:

Learn how clouds are formed and watch an experiment to make a cloud using liquid nitrogen.

Evaporation Investigation

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, ice, liquid, gas, phases

Summary:

This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.