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:

• Since most of the Earth’s water is in the oceans, how does the water get to plants and animals far from the coast?
• Where does all the energy needed to purify and move the water come from?

Vocabulary:

• fresh water
• salt water

Introduction:

• Discuss this image:  Water on Earth
• Read over the questions at the top of this page and be thinking about them during today’s activity.

Explore:

• Activity:  The Sun and the Water Cycle
  • Directions (English)  (Spanish)
  • Student Journal (English)  (Spanish)

Evaluation:

• The Sun Interacts with the Ocean and Land  (English)  (Spanish)