After reading a summary about water and the water cycle, students do an activity to learn what evaporation is and how it works. Students can also visit Web sites that show them the stages of the water cycle.
Objectives Describe the process of evaporation.
Observe water evaporating. Compare and contrast water levels and evaporation times. Steps Share the book summary with students and invite them to comment on water and the water cycle. Ask them to name the stages of the water cycle. Follow up this question by asking more specifically what evaporation is, why it is important, and how long it takes.