Water Cycle

# Recycling Nature’s Most Important Nutrient Get ready for a wild ride through the water cycle! Explore the twists and turns water takes as it travels through the environment. From reservoirs to the atmosphere and back again, discover the processes of evaporation, transpiration, condensation, precipitation and more, as water is recycled in nature. ## Key Learning Outcomes: 1. Correctly describe the water cycle as a process where water circulates between the oceans, land and atmosphere 2. Explain that evaporation, transpiration, condensation, percolation and run off perpetuate the water cycle 3. Accurately illustrate the water cycle using a water cycle diagram ## How to Use This Playlist: This playlist is designed to help students develop an understanding of the water cycle and how natural processes perpetuate this ongoing cycling of water in nature. To preview the tracks, scroll down and select the track to preview. Here are some suggestions on how to use the resources: To preview a track, scroll down and select the track to preview. ***Water Cycle Adventure, Explorable Scene*** – Take your students on an ecological adventure of discovery to understand the processes that drive the water cycle. Exploring a beautiful mountainous valley and lake, students can observe the water cycle unfolding before their very eyes - or jump on a water cycle roller coaster to fast track their learning! By witnessing key processes playout in a real-world environment, students can develop their understanding of how water moves between its earthly reservoirs and the atmosphere. [Exploring the Water Cycle](https://edvr.se/tq3-ucQ-YdG/av-scene-water-cycle-adventure) ***Water Molecule, 3D Model*** – Explore this 3D model of a water molecule and discuss the importance of water in nature. From hydration and temperature regulation of animals to photosynthesis and acting as a solvent for nutrients, water is considered the most important nutrient for all living things. - Water molecule ***Ecosystems, 360 Images*** – With these images, students can dive into the world of water reservoirs and discuss how evaporation and transpiration sends vapor into the air, creating mist, fog and clouds. But once the clouds form, what happens next? Through discussion, students can unravel water’s never-ending journey connecting the reservoirs to the atmosphere in the continuous process of the water cycle! - Thailand Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest, South China Botanical Garden热带雨林 - Valley and mountains covered in could, Tarpeian rock, Leura, New South Wales, Australia - Pure tropical rainforest jungle of Brazil South America Amazon Treking to the Pico do Papagaio \#15 ***Behind a Waterfall, 360 Video*** – Step into this hidden cave and watch as the waterfall cascades down, rushing off to re-join the ocean! Students should discuss how this is just one part of the never-ending water cycle! - Behind a Waterfall in Australia ***STEAM3D Photosynthesis – Leaf, Animated*** – For older students, exploring this interactive leaf model to observe water's role in photosynthesis can highlight how water is transported to the leaf. This can be followed by discussions about how water in a leaf evaporates and transpiration occurs. A key process that perpetuates the water cycle. ***STEAM3D Water Distribution on Earth –*** Explore this interactive model of water distribution to discover the various places where water can be found on Earth. Students can discuss how water is continuously cycled and link the processes from the water cycle that drives the distribution of water. ***Water Cycle, Thinglink –*** Fly into this panoramic landscape of a temperate mountain environment where elements of the water cycle can be observed. By interacting with the icons, discover the processes that drive water movement between reservoirs and the atmosphere in this continuous cycle of nature’s most valuable nutrient, water! - [Water Cycle Thinglink](https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1963899613467378150)