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Thirstins Water Cycle Activity

Lesson Description:
Students will:
  • Learn how to make a water cycle out of everyday items
Lesson Type:
  • Experiment
Sustainability Topic:
  • Water
GEF Program Category:
  • Sustainable Water Challenge
Time Needed:
1 class period
Materials Needed:
  • Jar
  • Plants
  • Bottle cap or shell of water
  • Soil
  • Sand
  • Small rocks
Submitted By:
Green Education Foundation (GEF) on Behalf of the Office of Water (epa)
School or Group:
The Office of Water (epa)
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
Lesson Documents:
application/pdf 16.pdf
Located in: Science

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