Wonderful Water Web Quest
Introduction:
Have you ever wondered where all the water you drink comes from? Is the water we have on Earth today the same water that was here millions of years ago? Could you possibly be drinking the same water that George Washington drank centuries ago?
What about rainwater? Where does it go when it hits the earth? These are all questions related to water. You are going on a journey to become a scientist who specializes in the study of water. You and your partner will use this Web Quest to solve these mysteries.
Task:
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Brainstorm 12 different ways you and your partner use water. |
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You and your partner will use the Internet to learn about water and how the water cycle works. Use the worksheet titled, "Wonderful Water Worksheet" to record your answers. |
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Construct a water cycle wheel using the two worksheets provided. |
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Write an adventure for your
raindrop as it goes through each part of the water cycle. |
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You and your partner will complete
a water activity in a mystery format using |
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Science Court Water Activity Website
Project:
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You will be collecting information to create the life story of a drop of water. Each person will be responsible for gathering information and writing a paragraph about two stages of the water cycle (evaporation, precipitation, condensation, and run-off). Your goal is to create a fictional, illustrated story containing information you have collected. |
Resources:
Is
There Water in the Air?
The Water Cycle
Water Cycle
The World's
Different Bodies of Water
Fun Water Facts
Conclusion:
Let's return to the mystery. What do you think? Is the water we have on earth today the same water that was here millions of years ago? Could you possibly be drinking the same water that George Washington drank centuries ago?