The Wonderful World of Water
(An Internet WebQuest on the water cycle)

Created by: Miss Brown
 

Introduction | The Task | The Process & Resources | Conclusion | HyperText Dictionary

 

Introduction

This Quest will be divided into four parts.

-First, you will work together as a team to explore a few sites that have been chosen. You will have to work together and discover about our ecosystem and what is causing water pollution on Earth.

-Second, you will break off by yourselves and investigate websites on water. You will be individually searching for answers to your questions.

-Third, you will come back together as a group and share the knowledge that you have gained on your quest.

-Lastly, you will create a water cycle play to be acted out in class.

Good Luck! Let’s get started!

The Quest

 Draw a picture of the water cycle and explain each part.

 

 

The Process and Resources

In this WebQuest you will be working together with a group of students in class. Each group will find an answer the Quest. As a member of the group you will explore WebPages from people all over the world who care about water cycle. Because these are real WebPages we're tapping into, not things made just for schools, the reading level might challenge you. Feel free to use the online Webster dictionary or one in your classroom.

You'll begin with everyone in your group getting some background before dividing into roles where people on your team become experts on one part of the topic.

 

Part 1 - Background: (Work as a group)

Use the Internet information linked below to discover interesting facts about the water cycle. Be creative in exploring the information so that you answer these questions as fully and insightfully as you can.

·         Priceless Water

 

 

Part 2 - Looking Deeper from Different Perspectives (Work on your own task)

Student #1- The Explorer

1. What is condensation and how does it fit into the water cycle?             

·         Water Water Everywhere

Student #2- The Voyager

1. What is precipitation and how does it fit into the water cycle?
2. Make a list of different forms of precipitation.

·         Raindrops Are Falling

Student #3- The Navigator

1. What is runoff and how does it fit into the water cycle?

·         Slippery When Wet

Student #4- The Educator

1. What is evaporation and how does it fit into the water cycle?
2. How much water covers the Earth?

·         Where Is The Water

 

 

Part 3 - Debating, Discussing, and Reaching Consensus (Work together as a group)

You have all learned about a different part of water cycle. Now group members come back together. Each of you will bring a certain viewpoint to the answer: some of you will agree and others disagree. Use information, pictures, movies, facts, opinions, etc. from the WebPages you explored to convince your teammates that your viewpoint is important and should be part of your team's answer to the quest. Your WebQuest team should write out an answer that everyone on the team can live with.

**Hint**  Everyone should be drawing the water cycle in their science journal as well as explaining each part. 

Part 4 - Real World Feedback

Now it is time to put your knowledge into a play. Your group needs to create a play titled The Water Cycle.  The actors/actresses should include: evaporation, condensation, runoff, precipitation, and the sun. Your may use puppets, pictures, or people to act out your play.  Be prepared to present your finished project in class.

Have fun!

 

 

Conclusion

Now that you have explored, investigated, and created knowledge, I want you to take a minute to review. Please review your new knowledge before attempting the quiz.  Make sure to print out the results from your quiz.

• Water Review