Grow Up Great
Note: Be sure to use clean, clear cups so the children can easily view the experiment.
Heat from the Sun causes water on the Earth to evaporate and rise into the sky. This water vapor is invisible as it rises into the sky. Since the air is much colder in the sky than it is on the ground, the water vapor cools and condenses, forming clouds. When the clouds get too full of water, the water falls back to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
There is basically the same amount of water on Earth today as there has been since the beginning of time. Water keeps moving around in an endless cycle called the water cycle. About two-thirds of the Earth is covered with water. Of all that water, only about 3% is fresh water. The rest is all salt water. Using our fresh water wisely is very important. Some things you can do to help conserve water are turn off the tap while you are brushing your teeth, only run the dishwasher when it is full, and check that water is not dripping from the tap.
Heat from the Sun causes water on the Earth to evaporate and rise into the sky. This water vapor is invisible as it rises into the sky. Since the air is much colder in the sky than it is on the ground, the water vapor cools and condenses, forming clouds. When the clouds get too full of water, the water falls back to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
These lessons are aligned with the Common Core State Standards ("CCSS"). The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of the concepts and skills children are expected to learn and guide teachers to provide their students with opportunities to gain these important skills and foundational knowledge.[2]
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