One process essential to life on our planet is the hydrologic cycle. Diagrams are a common visual learning tool used to understand this important cycle.
Diagrams vary in their effectiveness.
In this lesson, students are asked to evaluate the effectiveness of several different hydrologic cycle diagrams. Jug of water and enough small paper cups for each student. Overhead transparencies of several diagrams of the hydrologic cycle. Ask for a few student volunteers to pass out small paper cups and pour a small amount of water into each. Invite students to drink it.