Grades:

1-6

Objective:

Better understand how people can use the water cycle as a source of power.

Method:

Students will draw their own diagram of the water cycle at Hanford Mills Museum.

Materials:

• A copy of the Hanford Mills Water Cycle blank template for each student
• A copy of the Hanford Mills Water Cycle completed template for the teacher
• Crayons and colored pencils

Time:

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Class Time: 30 minutes

Procedure:

• Discuss your visit to Hanford Mills Museum
  Questions to ask:
  • Where did you see the water cycle at work at Hanford Mills?
  • Where did the mill get its power?
  • What did they use the power for?
  • How could we have made our experiment different so that it reflected what happens at Hanford Mills Museum?
  • Give each student a blank template.
  • Ask the students to complete the diagram, including all of the components they think are important.
  • Go over the diagram.

Assessment:

• Participation in class discussion
• Finished diagram of the water cycle at Hanford Mills, complete with the important components listed above

NYS Learning Standards:

• ELA Standard 1
• Math, Science and Tech. Standard 1