Water Cycle and Climate Change Concepts

The video tutorial, supported by the Asombro Institute and USDA Southwest Climate Hub, introduces a water cycle game for students. It involves setting up bins representing different water reservoirs and using paper balls to simulate water movement. Students learn about reservoirs, flows, and processes like transpiration and groundwater flow. The game encourages interaction and understanding of water movement, with students taking turns to move water and correct each other. Additional resources and guides are available online for further learning.

Which organizations are supporting the water cycle activity?

• National Geographic and Smithsonian

• NASA and NOAA

• Asombro Institute and USDA Southwest Climate Hub

• EPA and World Wildlife Fund

What do the paper balls in the bins represent in the water cycle game?

• Ice crystals

• Soil particles

• Air molecules

• Water drops

What are the places called where water is naturally stored on Earth?

• Flows

• Reservoirs

• Pathways

• Channels

In the water cycle diagram, what do thick lines indicate?

• Evaporation process

• No water movement

• A large amount of water moving

• A small amount of water moving

How many water drops can students move to a reservoir connected by a thin arrow?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• One

What must students do when moving water drops to another reservoir?

• Say the name of the process

• Count the drops aloud

• Write down the process

• Draw the process on paper

What should students do if another group makes a mistake during the game?

• Help them correct it

• Report to the teacher

• Make a buzzing sound

• Ignore it

Which process allows plants to give water drops to the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

Where can teachers find more materials for climate change lessons?

• asombro.org/climate

• climatechange.org

• nasa.gov/education

• usda.gov/climate

What should teachers check regularly for updates and new lessons?

• Local library

• Asombro website

• School bulletin

• Weather channel