Learning Target: I can explain how the Sun and the ocean interact in the water cycle.

Think about these questions today as we review what we know about the Sun, moon, and Earth:

• How does the Sun affect the water in the ocean?
• How does the Sun create wind?
• How does the Sun affect weather in coastal areas?
• How do the ocean and Sun interact in the water cycle?

Vocabulary:

• accumulation
• run off
• water vapor
• fresh water
• salt water

Introduction:

• Water Cycle Song (English)  (Spanish)
• Students in small groups create body movements to go with the song.

Explore:

• Animation:  Water Cycle
  • Discuss the animation using these terms:  precipitation, run off, accumulation, ground water, and transpiration
• Read to Understand (Choose one):
  • HMH Fusion, The Sun and the Sea, pages 394-401
  • Stemscopes 5.8B:  Under the Sea  (English)  (Spanish)
• OR  HMH Fusion, Digital Lesson, Unit 9, Lesson 1:  “How Does Water Move on Earth’s Surface?”

Explain:

• Students work with a partner to discuss their learning.
• Students record notes in their Science Journals

Evaluation:

• Class Participation
• Science Journals

Interesting Weather Videos:

• Waterspout Tornado (1 min.)
• Tornado in China (1 min.)
• Giant Bubble at Stinson Beach (1.5 min.)
• The Science of Snowflakes (6 min.)