Water Cycle Project

Dear parents,

We are studying the water cycle in science. To help students develop an understanding of each step of the water cycle, students are to create a representation of the water cycle. Your child may create a diorama, powerpoint presentation, 3D poster, mobile, or any other project he/she chooses that meets the criteria. *Please note: this project is to be 3 dimensional or technological. A simple drawing will not suffice. Be as creative as you like!
Possible art mediums (materials): Materials found around the house can be used. For example, plastic/paper bags, boxes, cotton balls, yarn, jars, beads, sponges

*At least two art mediums must be used.

Students must label the project with the correct parts of the water cycle. They must show the sun, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation and show the never-ending path that water takes through the cycle. Use chapter 3 of your science book to help you. The due date for this project is Friday, October 30th. Please see attached rubric for further directions and expectations for the project.

The results are amazing. Have fun!

4th grade teachers

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Information / The project does not show understanding of the three stages of the water cycle and that it repeats itself in a never-ending cycle which starts with the sun. / The project shows partial understanding of the three stages of the water cycle and that it repeats itself in a never-ending cycle which starts with the sun. / The project shows a complete understanding of the three stages of the water cycle and that it repeats itself in a never-ending cycle which starts with the sun.
Attractiveness / The project is not neat and attractive. It does not look like time or effort was spent on this project. / The project is somewhat neat and attractive. Some time and effort were spent on this project. / The project is neat and attractive. Time and effort were obviously spent on this project.
Creativity / The project is not creative or is not 3D or technological. It does not use at least 2 art mediums. / The project is somewhat creative. It may not be 3D or technological or use at least 2 art mediums. / The project is creative and 3D or technological. It uses at least 2 art mediums.