Apologia Physical Science Module 5 Links: Water Cycle
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The Hydrosphere and Hydrologic Cycle - Pages 105-109
Water Cycle
USGS
Module 5: The Hydrosphere
Links and experiments about the earth's water cycle, to supplement Module 5 of Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science. It is recommended as an 8th grade middle school course, but may also be used for 9th grade or younger advanced students. I've included links for younger grades as well, for those families who enjoy learning together. I pray that by the end of the course, you will more deeply appreciate the wonder of God's creation!
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Water Cycle Placemat - A simpler diagram for younger kids!
Water Cycle For Kids
Transpiration - Evaporation of water from plants
Condensation - The process by which a gas turns into a liquid.
Precipitation - Water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet or hail.
Water Cycle Songs
The first water cycle song was written by Hy Zaret and Lou Singer on an album of weather songs, sung by Tom Glazer. We really enjoy the whole set of Singing Science Records which are available again.
Experiment 5.1: Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation
You will need:
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Water
Salt
Ice
Tablespoon
Small saucepan
Saucepan/ frying pan lid
Large bowl (Not plastic, it will get hot.)
Potholders
Zippered plastic sandwich bag
Stove
The Ocean - Pages 113-116
See Apologia text for alternative theory about saltwater and evolution.
Glaciers and Icebergs - Pages 116-120
Bering Glacier, Alaska
Bering Glacier, Alaska: The largest glacier in North America.
BrainPOP: Glaciers
Experiment 5.2: Ice and Salt
You will need:
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Ice cube
Table salt
Measuring cup
Water
Plastic bowl for more than 2 cups of water
Freezer
Teaspoon
Small plate
Strainer
Small glass/cup
Groundwater and Soil Moisture - Pages 120-121
Lesson & Quiz
USGS: Groundwater
BrainPOP: Groundwater
USGS: Groundwater True/False Quiz
Atmospheric Moisture
Pages 122-126
BrainPOP: Clouds
Experiment 5.3: Cloud Formation
You will need:
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A clear, plastic 2-liter soda pop bottle with the lid
Water
A match
Goggles or safety glasses
Water Pollution
Pages 126-127
BrainPOP: Water Pollution
Vocabulary
Flashcards, Games & Quizzes
Adiabatic cooling p.124
Cloud condensation nuclei p.124
Condensation p.109
Distillation p.111
Firn p.118
Hydrosphere p.106
Hydrological Cycle p.107
Percolation p.121
Precipitation p.109
Residence time p.112
Salinity p.114
Transpiration p.108
Water table p.121
Quizlet
NeoK12: Water Cycle Vocabulary Quiz
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NeoK12: Where does water go? Vocabulary Quiz
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