Monday, February 2, 2009

WEEK 22

I am very sick at home right now and I'm hoping to be back Wednesday. I have a horrendous soar throat and a high temp. Here are the details for this week. Our only homework after tonight is our Science Projects and whatever students did not finish for their math assignment. Some parents were wondering about the Science Test. It will not be until next Tuesday because of my absences. The study guide will be sent home tomorrow. However, for those of you who would like it now, here it is online.

The Water Cycle Study Guide
Unit 3


Lesson 1 – How does Water Move Earth to the Air and Back Again?
What source drives the water cycle?
Describe what happens to water vapor as it rises higher into the air
What is ground water, aquifer,


Lesson 2 – How do Californians Get the Water they Need?
What is a dam and a reservoir? How do they function?
What is it called when you do not get much of any rain/snow over a long period of time?
What is a watershed?
What bodies of water hold the most of Earth’s water?

Lesson 3 – How Can People Conserve Water?
Describe all of the methods of conserving water.
What is called the recycling of water?
What are some examples of pollution in water?
Describe various practices used to conserve water.

Essays:
Be able to describe what a water table is and how it functions.
Explain the process that water goes through in the water cycle
Name and explain the 5 ways you will conserve water.

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