This module is for Grades: 6-8 Introduction

An oceanfront community street is flooded. The streets and sidewalks are not visible. The high waters fill the first floor of some homes. A sign in the middle of the flood waters reads, “high waters.”

What happened?

Nature is very powerful. Examine the image on this page. Have you ever seen a community look like this after a storm? With a partner, discuss the impact nature has had on this community.

Answer the following questions:

  • What happened?
  • What caused this to happen?
  • Have you ever seen or experienced something like this in your community?

 

Now it’s time to learn more about this image. Select the arrow to reveal the caption.

Now that you have more details, let’s return to the first question. Flip the card to reveal “What happened?”

Flooding is one natural phenomenon. Water moves in various ways on Earth. In this lesson, you will learn more about the continuous movement of water which is known as the water cycle.


In today's lesson, you will:
  • Identify and define the water cycle.
  • Explain how water moves throughout our planet.
  • Develop and use models to understand the movement of water.