Lesson 2: Water on Earth Surface
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
1. Students will continue their exploration of how water cycles among Earth's systems, focusing on precipitation, runoff, and the role of gravity in moving water downhill.
2.Students will recognize various water reservoirs and develop and use models about these concepts.
How does water cycle on the Earth's surface?
evaporation
transpiration
condensation
crystallization
precipitation
water cycle
aquifer
MS-ESS2-4
.Interpreting diagrams and models of oceans, lakes, rivers, and groundwater
Explaining cause-and-effect relationships in the movement and storage of water on Earth
Using evidence to support explanations of how surface water interacts with the atmosphere
Applying academic science vocabulary in context
Analyzing maps, charts, and data to describe water distribution
Students investigate how water is stored and moves across Earth’s surface, including rivers, lakes, oceans, and groundwater.
To explain how surface water interacts with the atmosphere and supports ecosystems, communities, and daily life.
DOK 2 (Skills & Concepts)
Observing local rivers, ponds, or community water sources
Connecting water availability to daily life, urban gardening, and local ecosystems
Discussing how water is used in homes, schools, and neighborhoods
Relating rainfall and surface water to local flooding or drought issues
Exploring water conservation and community impact
All surface water is drinkable or safe
Rivers, lakes, and oceans are static and do not move or change
Groundwater is separate from surface water
Water on Earth’s surface comes only from rain
Oceans and lakes do not interact with the atmosphere
Use diagrams, models, and local water examples
Provide sentence stems for explaining movement and storage of water
Pair or group students for observations and discussions
Highlight and chunk key vocabulary (river, lake, ocean, groundwater, runoff)
Use graphic organizers to trace water movement on Earth’s surface
Connect concepts to students’ daily lives and local experiences
Formative Assessment
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