The Water Cycle

Developed by the

GPM Education and Public Outreach Team

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

ENGAGEENGAGE

Where does our drinking water come from?

How do we use water in our daily life?

EXPLORE: Model Water CycleEXPLORE: Model Water Cycle

EXPLAIN: WebquestEXPLAIN: Webquest

Follow a molecule of water through the water cycle:

http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/tour-water-cycle

EXPLORE: Water, Water EverywhereEXPLORE: Water, Water Everywhere

Learn more about the water cycle:

http://pmm.nasa.gov/education/videos/water-water-everywhere

Explain: Model Water CycleExplain: Model Water Cycle

What do you observe?

What is on the plastic wrap? Why?

What is in the mug? Why?

What does the water in the bowl represent?

What does the plastic wrap represent?

EVALUATEEVALUATE

Draw a picture of the water cycle. Add words, arrows, etc. as needed.

Where is the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere?

EXTENDEXTEND

Can you name these parts of the water cycle?

GPMGPM

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Satellite will collect precipitation data from around the world.

Knowing where and how much rain or snow falls globally is vital to understanding how weather and climate impact both our environment and Earth’s water and energy cycles. Precipitation patterns have effects on agriculture, fresh water availability, and responses to natural disasters.

Video- “Freshwater Connection”Video- “Freshwater Connection”