Ocean, Lakes & Rivers

TEKS & Objectives

8.1 Earth and space. The student knows that climatic interactions exist among Earth, ocean, and weather systems

8.10.C. identify the role of the oceans in the formation of weather systems such as hurricanes.

We will explore the behavior of water in its various forms.

I will demonstrate the movement of water on and off of the earth’s surface.

1. Watch video.

GG Ocean Lakes & Rivers k-2

2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.

Ocean A very large area of salt water

Glaciers Huge chunks of frozen fresh water found in very cold places

Groundwater Fresh water found under the Earth’s surface

Well A hole dug into the earth and used to get fresh water out of the ground

3. Do the water collection investigation from the video.

Speaking of water…

Knock Knock…

Who’s there?

Fish

Fish who?

Bless you!

4. “Genius Challenge – Oceans, Lakes and Rivers”

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