The Incredible Journey

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In this weather activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will explore the water cycle through an interactive game. They will move among various stations representing areas within the water cycle, and keep track of their "journey." This is a great way for students to visualize, and therefore learn, the water cycle. Though this activity was created as a pre-visit for a traveling science show, it makes a great stand-alone activity as well!

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$10 - $20 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • 9 large pieces of paper
  • pens or pencils
  • notebooks or journals
  • construction paper
  • 9 boxes, about 6 inches on a side
  • bell, whistle, buzzer, or some sound maker to indicate turns
  • large room or play field

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Processes
      • Weather and Climate
    • Earth Structure
      • Oceans and Water
      • Biosphere
  • Physical Sciences
    • States of Matter
      • Changes of Phase

Informal Categories

  • Games
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • read
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Source Collection

  • COSI on Wheels Teacher Packs

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