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The Hydrologic Cycle
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/ess05.sci.ess.watcyc.hydrocycle/
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Through five main processes (condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and evapotranspiration), water is perpetually cycled through the Earth system. This interactive, animated feature introduces students to the hydrologic cycle and provides a brief explanation of each of the five processes. A background essay and list of discussion questions are also provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
  • Visual:
    • Illustration - scientific
  • Text:
    • Ref. material
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
Flash player
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Source: This resource was adapted from the Hydrologic Cycle by NASA's Observatorium. Copyright 2002-2006, WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-861
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties of objects and materials
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Properties of earth materials
    • 5-8:
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties and changes of properties in matter
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
http://www.wgbh.org/